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Best* Ferret Cages of 2023

Ferrets are small but mischievous, requiring secure cages that don’t allow them any options for escape. While they can sleep for up to 18 hours a day, they typically spend their remaining hours exploring—occasionally where they could find danger.

 
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What to look for in ferret cages

Why ferrets need habitats? Ferrets are curious and active, and most can’t be trusted to roam free for their safety. Your ferret needs a cage because it keeps them secure while allowing them some room to play and exercise. An indoor ferret cage also provides a dedicated place to store food and water for your tiny friend.

At Petco, we have some of the best ferret cages for pet parents of one or multiple curious mustelids. Some features to look for in a great ferret habitat include:

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Escape-proof bars

Ferret habitats should have bars that are no wider than 1 inch apart. Many good ferret cages have bars that are even closer together to ensure they can’t escape. Ferrets can squeeze through tighter spaces than you might think, so make sure the cage doesn’t leave any room for escape.

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Multiple levels

Since ferrets must be in their cage at night—and anytime you can’t supervise them—they need room to move in their cage. Some of the best ferret enclosures have two or three stories and should have dedicated space for litter, food and water on the bottom level.

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Accessible litter pan

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Pet Parent Faves

Here are some of our best-selling ferret habitats based on their popularity among Petco’s pet parents.

Kaytee Multi-level Exotic Pet Home

Best Starter Home for a Single Ferret

Kaytee

Multi-level Exotic Pet Home

The Kaytee Multi-Level Exotic Pet Home is a great tall ferret cage starter when bringing home a new pet. This habitat is made of a deep solid base to contain bedding, with an easy-to-assemble, tall wire top. Within the habitat are three different platforms that are reachable with ramps made in fun, wavy designs to help your ferret feel secure in climbing and encourage exercise. The wire spacing and chew-proof locks help keep your pet protected and secure, and this indoor ferret habitat also includes a built-in food dish that sits snuggly in the bottom shelf to help prevent spillage.

Features:
  • 30.5” L X 18” W X 30” H
  • .5-inch wire spacing
  • Easy-to-clean plastic base
  • Chew-proof locks
  • Three levels with ramps

Midwest Ferret Nation Double Unit with Stand Ferret Cage

Best Multi-level Ferret Homes for One or More Ferrets

Midwest

Ferret Nation Double Unit with Stand Ferret Cage

The Midwest Ferret Nation Double Unit habitat is an excellent choice for one or multiple ferrets. This large ferret cage is made with narrow wire bars. It features two full platforms for double the play and two half-platforms for double the climbing—a total of four levels to explore. Each level is connected with a ramp for your pet to climb to the next level, and the habitat has two large doors for easy access. With a solid middle platform, you can feel better about the lowered risk of your ferret falling from a high area and being injured, yet they still have plenty of space to climb and exercise. This habitat is easy to assemble with no tools needed and has locking wheels for easy relocation and stable placement.

Features:
  • 36” L X 25” W X 62.5” H
  • One-hand operation, dual-locking door latches
  • Wheel casters with locks
  • Multiple attaching points for accessories
  • Includes soft, padded covers for ramps

Marshall Pet Products Folding Ferret Mansion

Marshall Pet Products

Folding Ferret Mansion

The Marshall Pet Products Folding Ferret Mansion can ensure your ferret is living in luxury but still can be easily stowed away for storage or travel. This habitat is made of completely wire walls for a complete view of your pet and has enough space to comfortably house one or multiple ferrets and add an assortment of toys and accessories. The Marshall Ferret Mansion includes three metal wire platforms that connect with three metal wire ladders, so this is a great option if your furry friend has a bad habit of chewing and destroying plastic or other softer materials. Three access doors and a locking pull-out tray help ease the task of cleaning this big ferret cage, and as the habitat can fold flat with ease, storing it if it is not needed or for travel is a breeze.

Features:
  • 37” L X 25.2” W X 53.9” H
  • Folds flat for easy storage
  • Textured pull-out tray
  • Easy assembly with no tools required
  • Four caster wheels for mobility

Prevue Pet Products Corner Black Ferret Cage

Prevue Pet Products

Corner Black Ferret Cage

The Prevue Pet Products Corner Black Ferret Cage is an ideal habitat to give your ferret plenty of room but not take up too much space in your home. This unique and tall ferret cage can snuggly fit right into a corner of the room, yet wheels allow it to roll out as needed for cleaning or relocating easily. The habitat includes a slide-out bottom grill and tray for easy cleaning but can be locked to prevent your pet from pushing it out on their own. With multiple platforms connected between four ramps, your ferret will have plenty of space to exercise and explore in this home. Two large doors provide easy access, and a bottom shelf allows convenient storage for supplies.

Features:
  • 39” L X 27” W X 63” H
  • Space-saving corner design
  • Features rolling casters
  • Wind-bell lock prevents drawer from being pushed out
  • Four rubber ramps allow for ample play

A&E Cage Company 3 Level Small Animal Cage with Removable Base in Platinum

A&E Cage Company

3 Level Small Animal Cage with Removable Base in Platinum

This habitat comes in three unique, classic colors for the pet parent wanting their ferret’s home to match their home décor. With three platforms connected between two ladders, your furry companion can enjoy climbing up and down throughout this habitat. A large door on each of the three levels allows easy access to your pet, while smaller feeder doors on the bottom and top stories allow ease of access to food and water bowls—reducing the risk of escape from your pet. A convenient storage shelf underneath the habitat and caster wheels help make this spacious ferret enclosure an efficient and easy-to-move option when needed.

Features:
  • 33” L X 22” W X 63” H
  • Features four swing-out feeder doors and three large access doors
  • Spacious storage area underneath habitat
  • Non-toxic, powder-coated finish
  • Includes four stainless steel feeder cups

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Learn More About Ferret Cages

Many features can set a high-quality ferret habitat apart from other small animal homes. As ferrets can be highly energetic pets, finding a home that offers plenty of room for them to run around and play can be one of the top priorities for pet parents. All that space in your ferret enclosure won’t mean much unless you also have quality ramps to encourage climbing and exploration, so these features are also worth researching.

As these pets are also known for their intelligence and agility, choosing a ferret cage with features that help prevent their escape can also be a good choice. Chew-proof locks and ones that can’t be accessed from inside the habitat can help keep your pet secure, and bars with small spacing can help prevent them from squeezing through the habitat or accessing locks.

As ferrets need quite a bit of exercise, it’s recommended that you get the biggest ferret enclosure that you can afford and that your home can accomodate. At the bare minimum, pet parents will need a home around 24” L X 24” W X 18” H—or roughly 2.5 cubic feet of internal space per ferret—but pets in smaller habitats will likely need be to let out to play more often. Five cubic feet of space can be a better option if you plan on keeping your ferret in their home for most of the day.

That can often depend on the personality of your pet and your needs as a pet parent. Does your ferret love to have lots of toys and playthings in their indoor ferret cage? Finding an enclosure that has space for hammocks, tubes or chew toys can be a good idea for these kinds of ferrets. Do you have multiple pets who sometimes need a time out from their sibling? A habitat that has doors separating different levels can be a great solution to help them behave. However, due to their high energy and intelligence, two qualities are generally high on Petco’s pet parents’ lists when choosing the best ferret cage—size and security.

*Based on petco.com sales data.

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