If you are going to get a pet ferret you are going to need a cage for him to spend his unsupervised time in. Here we will cover the basics of setting up your ferret's cage.

Size

Ferrets spend a lot of time sleeping. Despite this, they are very active during the time that they are awake. A responsible ferret owner will allow his pet to leave the cage for play and exercise on a daily basis but there will still be times that your ferret will be awake inside of his cage. Basically, the larger the cage the better. Most people have the constraints of a budget and space inside of their own home which may limit the size of cage that your ferret can have. Just remember that if you have room and can afford the next larger size of cage your pet will be better off physically and mentally for it.

Location

Where you put the cage is important, also. You will want to place the cage in a location that will allow them to sleep during the day but isn't hidden in a corner of the house. These animals will appreciate being around the action when they are awake. They, also, enjoy temperatures similar to our preferences. If you keep the house comfortable they should be just fine. If you live in a cold climate be aware of placing the cage next to an exterior wall which may create a cold living area on the floor there.

Comfort

Ferrets love hammocks and places to hide in and sleep. In my opinion, every ferret should have at least one hammock hanging in their cage. My ferrets spend most of their sleeping time in their hammocks. The rest of their sleeping time is spend in covered hide-a-ways. Fleece material works well for bedding. I get a lot of old sweatshirts that people are going to throw away and use them until they need replaced. A little box in the corner of the cage will, also, assist you in cleaning the cage. This, probably, won't eliminate all messes but it's better than nothing.