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MidWest Homes for Pets 183 Ferret Nation Add-On Unit, 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Brand Midwest Homes for Pets
Target Species Ferrets
Product Dimensions 36"L x 25"W x 24.5"H
Gap Size 24 months
Material Metal

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  • Ferret Nation Cage Add-On Unit only | No stand included but includes 1 leak-proof pan, 1 adjustable shelf & 1 plastic ramp w/ cover | The 183 is compatible with models 181 & 182
  • Full-width double doors on Ferret Nation small animal cage and removeable shelf provide maximum accessibility for easy cleaning & feeding
  • Ferret Nation's wide expanse shelf & full width leak-proof pan provides maximized play area & prevents dangerous falls
  • Great for Ferrets & Cats|Tubing (Corners) 0.6 inches square & 1" vertical wire spacing allow pets to fulfill their instinct to climb & explore in a secure environment
  • Ferret Nation Add On measures 36"L x 25"W x 24.5"H | No tools required assembly & includes a 1- year Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Family Owned for Over 100 Years | Customer and product support provided from our headquarters in Indiana!

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4.4 4.4
Easy to assemble
3.9 3.9

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Easy to clean
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3.9
3.9
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3.7
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Ferrets
Chinchilla,Hamster,Rabbit
Chinchilla
Ferret
Chinchilla
material
Metal
Metal, Plastic
Wrought Iron
Polyester
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Metal, Plastic
number of doors
2
2
1
2
2
number of levels
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4
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4
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gap size
24 months
12.7 millimeters
12.7 millimeters
12.7 months
9.5 millimeters
number of items
1
1
1
weight
40 pounds
30 pounds
0.65 pounds
24.5 pounds
10 pounds

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MidWest Homes for Pets 183 Ferret Nation Add-On Unit

36"; L X 25"; W X 24"; H, Add space to your current Ferret Nation cage with our Add-On Unit. Provide your ferret with more room to play and live. Easy no tool assembly.

Ferret Nation Add-On Unit

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 36 x 25 x 24.5 inches; 40 Pounds
  • Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 1 month and up
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Ferret Nation Ferret Cage 183
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Pet Supplies
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MidWest Homes For Pets
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004X1A232
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,133 ratings

Product Description

36"; L X 25"; W X 24"; H, Add space to your current Ferret Nation cage with our Add-On Unit. Provide your ferret with more room to play and live. Easy no tool assembly.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
5,133 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, size and ease of cleaning of the pet supplies. They mention that the metal is solid and heavy, it has plenty of space inside and that the double doors that swing open wide make cleaning so easy. That said, some dislike the durability and have mixed opinions on ease of assembly, and ease if opening.

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904 customers mention663 positive241 negative

Customers like the quality of the pet supplies. They say it's well-made, the materials are sturdy and top-notch, and it' s a good cage. Some say that the metal is solid and heavy, and that it' is easy to move around. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

"This cage is so big & so nice! My ferrets have so much room & they love it! It is pretty easy to put together & it is very easy to clean...." Read more

"...The final product is very sturdy and well made. The knobs on the front don't line up, but they do shut securely...." Read more

"...No way they could chew through the bars.- Good Quality- Comes with ramp covers to protect their feet-..." Read more

"...The bars are surprisingly sturdy; they're able to support multiple platforms and a wheel..." Read more

425 customers mention354 positive71 negative

Customers like the size of the pet supplies. They say it's huge, has tons of space, and has many levels. Some say it saves space and allows their guinea pig to play. They also say it has the potential to house 4 large ferrets very comfortably or more smaller ones.

"...This is a perfect setup for us. Plenty of space for both ferrets, lots of options for how to setup the levels, the trays and stairs are perfect..." Read more

"This cage is so big & so nice! My ferrets have so much room & they love it! It is pretty easy to put together & it is very easy to clean...." Read more

"...The shelves are pretty big, and not so high up that if they fell or jumped off, they would get hurt..." Read more

"...Easy to assemble, easy to clean, very spacious, a bit noisy without preparation. Get liners. 9/10..." Read more

288 customers mention258 positive30 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the pet supplies. They mention that the double doors that swing open wide make cleaning so easy.

"...The double doors that swing open wide make cleaning so easy, and everything was easy to setup inside without any issues...." Read more

"...It is pretty easy to put together & it is very easy to clean. The doors open all the way & you can pull the trays out...." Read more

"...Cleaning is super easy with the double doors so long as your not simultaneously trying to keep the beast contained within...." Read more

"...The good - spacious, sturdy, reasonably priced, very easy to clean, storage rack on the bottom is perfect size for containers to store food and pet..." Read more

155 customers mention123 positive32 negative

Customers like the value of the pet supplies. They say it's sturdy, looks great, and is well worth the money. Some say it came in one big box, with all the parts in perfect condition. Some customers say the product was absolutely wrecked, but nothing was missing or broken.

"...Well worth it, we absolutely love the cage." Read more

"...I’ve had it for about a year & it still looks brand new." Read more

"...Brownie points for Amazon.The good - spacious, sturdy, reasonably priced, very easy to clean, storage rack on the bottom is perfect size for..." Read more

"...Also, the box was absolutely wrecked BUT nothing was missing or broken. Super easy assembly, I was able to do it all in under 30 mins...." Read more

529 customers mention323 positive206 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of assembly of the pet supplies. Some mention that it's super easy to assemble, and changing them out is pretty easy. However, others say that it can be a little tricky, and the instructions aren't as helpful as they could have been. Some customers also mention that the pieces didn't fit together seamlessly, and will require a rubber mallet or a hammer for some parts. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the instructions carefully before assembling the product.

"...doors that swing open wide make cleaning so easy, and everything was easy to setup inside without any issues...." Read more

"...The pieces did not fit together seamlessly, but with rubber mallet and some elbow grease it did go together...." Read more

"...My ferrets have so much room & they love it! It is pretty easy to put together & it is very easy to clean...." Read more

"...Changing them out is pretty easy. To keep it clean now that the buns are bigger (currently 4.5 lbs), I have to change out the towels daily...." Read more

129 customers mention72 positive57 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening the pet supplies. Some mention that they love the double opening doors, while others say that they have issues with the doors not latching properly and the cage is unstable.

"...The doors open all the way & you can pull the trays out. It also is on wheels so moving it is very easy...." Read more

"...March 2020—I keep seeing bad reviews about how the doors aren’t even, or how it’s hard to put together...." Read more

"...One of the reasons I wanted to try this cage was the double opening doors. I really like that...." Read more

"...One side of my door originally would not even open, but I was able to correct it thanks to my trusty mallet...." Read more

129 customers mention8 positive121 negative

Customers are disappointed with the durability of the pet supplies. They mention that the plastic pieces were a little warped, bent, and scuffed up. The box was also damaged and the cage was missing paint and scratched.

"Very good for all 3 of my ferrets. Easy to move around. The box did come damaged, and I had to use a hammer to get the top of the cage to fit the..." Read more

"...The metal is solid and heavy, but there's a few kinks and bends. A bend in the bars as many have complained about is very minor in cosmetics...." Read more

"...The plastic trays are pretty warped as well and don't sit perfectly flat.Building this thing wasn't bad at all...." Read more

"While I definitely don't regret buying I will say it came dinged up...." Read more

Solid quality, generally easy to setup, great accessibility
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Solid quality, generally easy to setup, great accessibility
We have two ferrets, but they aren't free roaming 100% of the time because we have other pets, so I had wanted to upgrade their cage for a bit to give them more space while they were in their cage, and this was the #1 recommended cage on forums when I looked into them, so I figured I would give it a try.This is a perfect setup for us. Plenty of space for both ferrets, lots of options for how to setup the levels, the trays and stairs are perfect (and it came with washable stair covers for them, which was a nice surprise), and everything in the cage is so easy to access. The double doors that swing open wide make cleaning so easy, and everything was easy to setup inside without any issues.Putting this together actually wasn't the worst experience, either. I did it by myself and it took me maybe 45mins, thought it was awkward at some parts where it would be easier to balance certain trays or panels with another person. Only issue I had was a single screw on the bottom didn't fit because apparently they didn't drill the hole large enough, so I had to zip tie the tray to the sides, which was fine. Considering the price tag on this, stupid mistakes like that are annoying, but the entire rest of the cage went together super easily and without any other issues, so overall, it wasn't a deal-breaker.I did wait until this was on sale for Thanksgiving, and it was $110 less than the current price, so if you're waiting to get this, Black Friday was a perfect time, honestly. Well worth it, we absolutely love the cage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid quality, generally easy to setup, great accessibility
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
We have two ferrets, but they aren't free roaming 100% of the time because we have other pets, so I had wanted to upgrade their cage for a bit to give them more space while they were in their cage, and this was the #1 recommended cage on forums when I looked into them, so I figured I would give it a try.

This is a perfect setup for us. Plenty of space for both ferrets, lots of options for how to setup the levels, the trays and stairs are perfect (and it came with washable stair covers for them, which was a nice surprise), and everything in the cage is so easy to access. The double doors that swing open wide make cleaning so easy, and everything was easy to setup inside without any issues.

Putting this together actually wasn't the worst experience, either. I did it by myself and it took me maybe 45mins, thought it was awkward at some parts where it would be easier to balance certain trays or panels with another person. Only issue I had was a single screw on the bottom didn't fit because apparently they didn't drill the hole large enough, so I had to zip tie the tray to the sides, which was fine. Considering the price tag on this, stupid mistakes like that are annoying, but the entire rest of the cage went together super easily and without any other issues, so overall, it wasn't a deal-breaker.

I did wait until this was on sale for Thanksgiving, and it was $110 less than the current price, so if you're waiting to get this, Black Friday was a perfect time, honestly. Well worth it, we absolutely love the cage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
This cage is so big & so nice! My ferrets have so much room & they love it! It is pretty easy to put together & it is very easy to clean. The doors open all the way & you can pull the trays out. It also is on wheels so moving it is very easy. I’ve had it for about a year & it still looks brand new.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Engineered, Badly manufactured, Housed 12 young rabbits successfully
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
We have a rabbitry. I purchased this last fall (a three story cage) to put in the garage for sick buns or raising orphans or such, where I want to be able to keep a close eye on them all day long. I didn't put it together until recently though when Covid19 struck, the high school closed, and we had to very quickly move all the FFA meat rabbits meant for our county fair to our house. We hurriedly put it together and ended up using it to raise a mixed litter of 12 NZs and Calis. This product was not meant for this, and there have been some challenges, but I still couldn't be more happy with my purchase. The bunnies are active and (relatively) rough, and it has held up very well. (I wouldn't recommend putting this many rabbits in this cage long term though. It really isn't large enough, but desperate times...)

My daughter and I put it together in an hour or so. It wasn't hard at all. I'd read the reviews and was prepared for it to be much worse. Each level had at least one panel whose peg was not set straight. A couple of taps with a hammer straightened them and solved the problem. The final product is very sturdy and well made. The knobs on the front don't line up, but they do shut securely.

It definitely needs pee guards for rabbits. The first rabbit I put in it was an older buck who potty-trained right away but even he tended to miss occasionally and poop all over the place. The younger rabbits only sort of potty-trained (they much prefer to sleep in their toilet and poop right next to it). I wrapped the cage in plastic to try to help, but I'm going to have to find a way to add pee guards for future use.

I cover the pans in fleece or old towels (towels work better, more absorbent). Changing them out is pretty easy. To keep it clean now that the buns are bigger (currently 4.5 lbs), I have to change out the towels daily. It takes about 10 minutes if I move the buns first. The pans all come in and out easily.

I started off having the three levels closed to each other (so 4 buns per level) but they pretty quickly figured out how to unhook the ladders so that they could go visiting. There are ways around this (turn the upper pans) but I decided to let them all live together. The holes between levels are small and I doubt they will be able to get through them for more than a few more weeks, but a mini-rex sized rabbit would do just fine. The metal ladders are great and the buns use them. The plastic ladders are crappy. The plastic ladders tie with fabric onto the cage; the buns chewed them loose. Since buns don't actually need the ladders I tossed the plastic ones.

One of the reasons I wanted to try this cage was the double opening doors. I really like that. It's much easier to get a buns out than the traditional wire cage hole.

The buns can go from the bottom level to the very top in no time at all. In evaluating the buns, my daughter says they've got great back muscling from all the climbing. That's definitely another benefit of this cage.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this cage!
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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars The best cage for ferrets!
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best cage for ferrets!
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2022
This is by far the best cage for ferrets. Seriously, stop looking at other cages and just go with this one. You will not regret it!

3 years ago I picked up a "Critter Nation" cage second hand off kijiji for $100. It was at least 10 years old (if not older, the previous owner probably also got it second hand) and she would foster ferrets as well as even had birds living in it at some point. It lasted another 3 years with me and could have easily lasted a few more but we finally felt like getting a new cage when it went on sale. (We mainly wanted a replacement because it was kept in a garage for a few years which rusted and warped some of the metal making it so that it was really hard to take apart and put back together). We may even keep the old cage to foster ferrets in in the future or connect the cages together to make a super cage.

I can sing the praises of the old cage a bunch, but the new cage only had improvements. It was very easy to put together (minus one side piece where it got a little stuck on the metal and had a bit of a hard time getting in. Everything else went in easily). You do need 2 people to put it together, so prepare to find someone to help you! A rubber mallet can be helpful for getting the sides of the cage into place. You'll also probably need someone to help carry the box too. It is really heavy!

The cage itself has wheels which makes it easy to move when assembled and the wheels lock to stop it from rolling away. It is very spacious inside. I could probably fully fit inside one of the sections if I really wanted to! You can very easily fit inside and reach the back corners of the cage no problem. It's really customizable and super easy to change around. And most importantly it is SUPER easy to clean. It takes me 15 minutes for a regular clean and maybe 30 minutes for a more deep clean including litter boxes. The trays are completely removable (the doors open up fully so sliding the trays in and out is very easy) and they're made of a thick plastic that nothing really sticks to. It's very durable and will last for years, especially if it's upkept well!

The only flaw I had with mine was that because the box was so heavy, it got a little damaged. Some of the metal got scratched and the handle knobs got bashed in a little, but nothing that can't be fixed or affects the usability of the cage. It could have used a bit of better packaging around the knobs to keep them from getting damaged because there was only really a thin piece of cardboard and some tape to protect them.

This is a very good cage and I highly highly recommend it!!
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natascia
3.0 out of 5 stars Buona gabbia
Reviewed in Italy on December 15, 2023
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3.0 out of 5 stars Buona gabbia
Reviewed in Italy on December 15, 2023
La gabbia è molto comoda, grazie al fatto che è possibile aprire completamente le porte. Tuttavia, visto il prezzo, presenta dei difetti non indifferenti: innanzitutto alcune parti mi sono arrivate arrugginite, infatti anche all'interno della scatola era presente della ruggine; secondo difetto è rappresentato dai vassoi in plastica. Avendo dei roditori all'interno della gabbia era inevitabile che prima o poi li rosicchiassero, infatti ho già dovuto acquistare un ricambio. Il problema è che la MidWest non vende in Italia i vassoi in alluminio, ma solo una cornice per evitare appunto il rosicchiamento del vassoio e la caduta di oggetti fuori dalla gabbia. Nonostante i difetti però, consiglio l'acquisto perché la reputo una delle migliori gabbie in commercio.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for small pets
Reviewed in Germany on September 7, 2023
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for small pets
Reviewed in Germany on September 7, 2023
The grid is too big and the plastic tray is deformed.
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Yésica
5.0 out of 5 stars Jaula increible para Chinchilla
Reviewed in Mexico on June 22, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Australia on January 29, 2024
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