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I was wondering if anyone could point me to good quality ferret cages, perferably for two.

Also how do you discipline ferrets?

I will have to check into the link to ferret cages but I will say this....no matter what do NOT EVER hit your ferret! They understand gentle discipline. Treat them as though they are a 2 year old child. You will have to ferret proof more than train them. What kind of discipline are you talking about? My ferret has never really had to be disciplined. He was a bit of a biter when we got him and we scruffed him and told him no in a firm but gentle tone when he would bite and that stopped it pretty quick!

I agree. You need to be more specific as to what you mean by discipline. Ferrets can most certainly be trained to do or not to do certain thngs - they are VERY smart! Maybe you should do some more research on the keeping of ferrets to see if these really are the right creatures for you cuz they aren't for everybody! That has been my experience, anyway. Nancy

I meant discipline like not biting and such. And perhaps litter training them.

I plan on getting mine from a local rescue when I have the funds

It takes some time, usually, but ferrets can be taught not to bite. I have used 2 methods with success. The most common one is when the ferret bites scruff them immediately with a very firm "NO BITE!" Not loud, but mean business. I scruff them and hold them right in front of my face so there's no avoiding the correction. Scruffing is as cats do with kittens, basically. Grab the skin at the back of the neck/shoulders and pick them up. Many ferrets yawn when you do this- don't be fooled! Do not scruff the ferret for more than as long as it takes to say "no bite." A few seconds should be sufficent. The 2nd thing I have done is to scruff, put my finger horizontally in their mouth (kind of like putting a bit in a horse's mouth) and pushed it back keeping their mouth open and "no bite." And I have used both on the same ferret.As a rule it does not take long. But if you have a biter do not put them near your face until they have learned not to bite. I still have a scar on my nose to show that this is not a wise practice with a biting ferret! L'ing!! Nancy