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Upgraded to a FN 142
« on: June 14, 2010, 08:55:21 PM »
So after all the work Venessa and I did to put wood shelves and ladders and ledges into our Superpet cage I just decided to upgrade.  I found a local person who had a Ferret Nation 142 for sale for a $100 and in fantastic shape.  I threw the plastic pans out and custom did a fitted floor for the cage.  I also took the ladders that the FN142 comes with and custom molded some lexan under them so our girls lil feet wont get hurt.  After almost 2.5 days of work on the cage the girls moved into it tonight.  They are having a ball with more than twice the room as the old cage.  A few more upgrades are coming such as a guard to keep the bedding in and more ledges.  All in all the girls are thrilled and having a ball.  Venessa and I are getting lots of chin love from the girls for the new house.

Ill include a few pics.
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2010, 09:11:38 AM »
Awesome. They can sure let you know what they like eh!!!!!! ::nod::
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2010, 12:09:43 PM »
Awesome. I like the beer on tap station next to the cage!!
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2010, 08:31:43 PM »
Gotta keep them happy and well gotta keep us happy too!
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2010, 06:33:50 AM »
Im glad they are happy with the upgrade. It's the best feeling in the world to give an animal a bigger cage.  ::nod::
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2010, 04:22:34 PM »
Nice cage. I'm sure they love it!
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2010, 10:15:57 AM »
I have one of these cages as well.  what did you use on the ladders?
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Re: Upgraded to a FN 142
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2010, 11:44:13 AM »
I used a sheet of lexan and cut the sheets a 1/16 to 1/32 wider than the bottom support rails.  I used a set of duck bill pliers and wrapped them with a towel and crimped the lexan in so its pressure fitted in.  You can still remove them for cleaning and what not but it just takes a bit of work.  I like it.  The chins like it.  There is no stress on their pads or feet.  It makes it a lot nicer for them to walk up and down the ladders or lay on them if they choose.  Also it takes the chance away that their legs will fall through the slits and hurt them.  PM me if you want pics of how the design is done or feel free.

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