what do you think?

[helenab]

View attachment 9969Hi everyone, Mike and I went out yesterday shopping for preparation of a new Leopard tort. Along the way we stopped at a pet store and seen this ferret cage, it is huge for a baby tort. I think it would be great to wheel outside for sun. The incloser will keep preditors out! It has a 6.5 inch deep plastic pan. I believe that is deep enough for his bottom soil and plants for him to nibble on. It is tubular steel stand. It is 47"Lx 22"D x 37"H I think I will keep him/her in the house till next summer. (of course going out each day) So I really want everyones opinion about this. Thanks

 

[wrmitchell22]

I think you would save a lot of money buying a rubbermaid tote and they come in a lot of sizes. I guess if the wheels are important than maybe it won't work for you also you would have to find a way to cover the top for safety. I just think those ferret cages are ussually overpriced. You could cut the center of the top out of the rubbermaid and add screen or chicken wire. Just a thought. I like to save money and thought I would offer my 2 cents

 

[helenab]

Thanks for the thought, thats why i am asking. I also like the looks for the inside of the house, but the biggest thing for me is the wheeling it outside and the protection. We did buy a long rubber made tote so we could start growing some clover for him/her.

 

[Yvonne G]

When people bring me their turtles and tortoises because they can't keep them anymore, they usually also bring me everything associated with their care of the animal.

One baby sulcata came with a guinea pig cage. It was exactly like the one you've pictured except for the stand. I really like that cage. I use it frequently for babies outside. The plastic bottom is quite deep and with a bit of substrate the baby still can't see up over the edge. The wire top keeps the baby safe from birds and cats (or whatever). I think its a great outdoor cage for an indoor baby tortoise.

 

[Jacqui]

I haven't used on myself, but they do look like the would be good (for a short time). I agree they do give you a cleaner, nicer look then a tote would. So if your not having money as an issue, then I say, go for it!

 

[helenab]

I do think it would be easier and "prettier". It wont be a forever home but for a year it will work I think. We have put money aside to to this, had to stop the drugs and drinking but.... so just kidding guys, lol

 

[dmmj]

I really don't see anything wrong with it, but I would imagine a Rubbermaid or similar container would be cheaper.

 

[Stephanie]

! I have an old one in the garage! You're my hero! I didn't even think of this!

*runs off to clean and bleach* <- even though it's already clean...because, well, it has been in the garage...

The rubbermaid is a great alternative if you don't have one though (which is why I was off to go buy one today).

 

[Jacob]

Yea I Would Recommend Either A Rubbermaid Tot, Or A kiddy pool or Even A Simple Bookcase Or Shelf As An Enclosure

 

[helenab]

! I have an old one in the garage! You're my hero! I didn't even think of this!

*runs off to clean and bleach* <- even though it's already clean...because, well, it has been in the garage...

The rubbermaid is a great alternative if you don't have one though (which is why I was off to go buy one today).

Well this post was worth it then, Glad I could help. Let me know how it goes okay?

 

[Jacqui]

So did you get one for yourself to use?

 

[helenab]

So did you get one for yourself to use?
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will be this weekend, did get a long tote though to grow clovers

 

[Neal]

That's a really good idea.

 

[helenab]

Thanks Neal, one of your babies will love it I am sure.