I recently ordered another Ferret Nation cage to go with our current fleet. It is nice to see the company has been accommodating in their safety changes to the shelves. It was also a pleasant surprise to find three ramp covers in the box. The biggest concern I have is the odor that came within the box. When unwrapping parts, I found a film of dust, dirt or some substance that seemed to be the source of the odor. It was covering the plastic trays and shelves which were inside plastic bags. It was necessary to take the constructed cage outside and let it air. I also took the time to wash the trays and cage down with soap and water. With the nice weather we saw in WNY this weekend, Roamy and the BOING Bros.; Junior and Buddy, benefitted from the need to clean in the great outdoors!! They had such a grand time with noses to the air, digging and running at high ferret speeds.There's nothing like a cool spring breeze and exercise to tire out a ferret. After bringing the cage back inside, I found the odor still lingering and opted to try a vinegar and water spray. The ramp covers had the same odor so I made sure to wash those as well. They seem to still have an odor that makes me think of oil. We'll see how the cage smells tomorrow. If you are ordering a FN cage in the future, be aware you may want to construct it outside and be sure to check your pieces for an substance. I also ordered the FN cage cover - I am disappointed with it in comparison to the MF cover which also fits FN cages. It has several flaps and was harder to put on the cage than the MF cover. It also doesn't' have the venting on the sides like MF. The venting also allows me to peek inside and see what's happening without disturbing the ferrets with a lift of the cover. I'd be curious if anyone purchasing a FN cage recently ran into this problem. They are made in China and I can't help but think of the drywall that the US imported from China a few years ago. When used in home construction in the US many families moving into the homes became ill. Let me know. Thanks, Cathy Feed animals in two clicks http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 [Posted in FML 7009]