Prevue Hendryx Feisty Ferret Home
Prevue Hendryx's Feisty Ferret Home earns best-in-class consideration for escape-proof features built into a budget-conscious steel construction, including narrow bar spacing, reinforced corners, and spring-loaded keyed latches that foil determined small animals. Compared with modular but pricier options like the MidWest Critter Nation and the compact Ferplast tower, Prevue strikes a strong balance of heavy-gauge materials and lower upfront cost, making it a durable, value-focused choice for owners prioritizing both security and savings.
Tight-bar design — Houdini-proof
Easy-clean pan — quick scoop
Tight-bar design — Houdini-proof
Easy-clean pan — quick scoop
Review Summary
"Long-term users appreciate the Prevue Hendryx Feisty Ferret Home for its tall, affordable design and easy-to-clean layout, but many report flimsy plastic shelves, narrow doors and occasional latch/gap issues that can let clever ferrets escape."
Multi-level play — zoom-ready
Powder-coated steel frame and narrow bar spacing resist chewing and block small escapes.
Multi-level play — zoom-ready
Powder-coated steel frame and narrow bar spacing resist chewing and block small escapes.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Prevue Hendryx's Feisty Ferret Home earns best-in-class consideration for escape-proof features built into a budget-conscious steel construction, including narrow bar spacing, reinforced corners, and spring-loaded keyed latches that foil determined small animals. Compared with modular but pricier options like the MidWest Critter Nation and the compact Ferplast tower, Prevue strikes a strong balance of heavy-gauge materials and lower upfront cost, making it a durable, value-focused choice for owners prioritizing both security and savings.
Tight-bar design — Houdini-proof
Easy-clean pan — quick scoop
Multi-level play — zoom-ready
Powder-coated steel frame and narrow bar spacing resist chewing and block small escapes.
Multi-level platforms and ramps give ample vertical space while keeping animals contained.
Tight-bar design — Houdini-proof
Easy-clean pan — quick scoop
Multi-level play — zoom-ready
Powder-coated steel frame and narrow bar spacing resist chewing and block small escapes.
Multi-level platforms and ramps give ample vertical space while keeping animals contained.
$200-300 CAD
MidWest Critter Nation Double Unit
MidWest Critter Nation Double Unit is the market leader thanks to industrial-strength welded-wire panels, a reinforced frame, multi-point latching doors, and deep removable pans that together create one of the most escape-resistant, long-lasting enclosures available. While it typically carries a higher price than Prevue or Kaytee cages, its commercial-grade hardware, modular expandability, and superior long-term durability deliver greater lifetime value for owners who need near-escape-proof performance.
Double-chamber layout — condo vibes
Heavy-gauge wire — chew-resistant
Double-chamber layout — condo vibes
Heavy-gauge wire — chew-resistant
Review Summary
"Owners consistently call the MidWest Critter Nation the market leader — heavy-duty welded-wire construction, secure double-door latches, excellent ventilation and modular expandability make it reliably escape-proof and long-lasting."
Secure latches — lock-down
Commercial-grade welded wire and thick frame deliver long-lasting, chew-resistant security.
Secure latches — lock-down
Commercial-grade welded wire and thick frame deliver long-lasting, chew-resistant security.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
MidWest Critter Nation Double Unit is the market leader thanks to industrial-strength welded-wire panels, a reinforced frame, multi-point latching doors, and deep removable pans that together create one of the most escape-resistant, long-lasting enclosures available. While it typically carries a higher price than Prevue or Kaytee cages, its commercial-grade hardware, modular expandability, and superior long-term durability deliver greater lifetime value for owners who need near-escape-proof performance.
Double-chamber layout — condo vibes
Heavy-gauge wire — chew-resistant
Secure latches — lock-down
Commercial-grade welded wire and thick frame deliver long-lasting, chew-resistant security.
Dual large doors with robust locking latches minimize escape risk and allow easy handling.
Double-chamber layout — condo vibes
Heavy-gauge wire — chew-resistant
Secure latches — lock-down
Commercial-grade welded wire and thick frame deliver long-lasting, chew-resistant security.
Dual large doors with robust locking latches minimize escape risk and allow easy handling.
$600-900 CAD
Kaytee Multi-Level Ferret Cage
Kaytee's Multi-Level Ferret Cage provides a cost-effective, multi-tiered heavy-duty option with secure snap-on latches, tiered platforms, and reasonably tight bar spacing that deter most escape attempts while keeping the price accessible. It does not match the factory-welded robustness of the MidWest Critter Nation, but it offers a competitive price-to-features ratio compared with higher-end cages, making it a practical choice for owners seeking decent escape protection without a large investment.
Tiered ramps — play highways
Compact footprint — space-saver
Tiered ramps — play highways
Compact footprint — space-saver
Review Summary
"The Kaytee Multi-Level Ferret Cage is a budget-friendly multi-tier option, but long-term users note thin wire, weak ramps and less-secure latches that can fail with very active ferrets, leading to wear and occasional escapes."
Clip-on accessories — customize fun
Compact multi-level layout maximizes usable space while maintaining secure containment.
Clip-on accessories — customize fun
Compact multi-level layout maximizes usable space while maintaining secure containment.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Kaytee's Multi-Level Ferret Cage provides a cost-effective, multi-tiered heavy-duty option with secure snap-on latches, tiered platforms, and reasonably tight bar spacing that deter most escape attempts while keeping the price accessible. It does not match the factory-welded robustness of the MidWest Critter Nation, but it offers a competitive price-to-features ratio compared with higher-end cages, making it a practical choice for owners seeking decent escape protection without a large investment.
Tiered ramps — play highways
Compact footprint — space-saver
Clip-on accessories — customize fun
Compact multi-level layout maximizes usable space while maintaining secure containment.
Narrow wire spacing and reinforced door latches reduce escape opportunities for nimble small animals.
Tiered ramps — play highways
Compact footprint — space-saver
Clip-on accessories — customize fun
Compact multi-level layout maximizes usable space while maintaining secure containment.
Narrow wire spacing and reinforced door latches reduce escape opportunities for nimble small animals.
Living World Deluxe Habitat XL
Living World Deluxe Habitat XL emphasizes a spacious footprint, solid plastic base, and reinforced bar spacing to reduce escape risk while remaining moderately priced and easy to clean. It won't rival the welded-frame toughness of the MidWest unit, but it presents a lower-cost, lower-profile alternative to ferret towers and double-unit cages, appealing to owners who prioritize maintenance simplicity and upfront affordability over industrial-grade hardware.
XL interior — sprawling space
Sturdy latches — lock-tight
XL interior — sprawling space
Sturdy latches — lock-tight
Review Summary
"The Living World Deluxe Habitat XL is roomy and easy to clean with a durable plastic base and decent build for small animals, though long-term ferret owners find the plastic latches and wire spacing less robust for determined escape artists."
Slide-out trays — quick clean
Extra-large footprint provides roomy living area with sturdy wire top to prevent climbing escapes.
Slide-out trays — quick clean
Extra-large footprint provides roomy living area with sturdy wire top to prevent climbing escapes.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Living World Deluxe Habitat XL emphasizes a spacious footprint, solid plastic base, and reinforced bar spacing to reduce escape risk while remaining moderately priced and easy to clean. It won't rival the welded-frame toughness of the MidWest unit, but it presents a lower-cost, lower-profile alternative to ferret towers and double-unit cages, appealing to owners who prioritize maintenance simplicity and upfront affordability over industrial-grade hardware.
XL interior — sprawling space
Sturdy latches — lock-tight
Slide-out trays — quick clean
Extra-large footprint provides roomy living area with sturdy wire top to prevent climbing escapes.
Secure clip-and-latch system and coated metal bars improve resistance to chewing and tampering.
XL interior — sprawling space
Sturdy latches — lock-tight
Slide-out trays — quick clean
Extra-large footprint provides roomy living area with sturdy wire top to prevent climbing escapes.
Secure clip-and-latch system and coated metal bars improve resistance to chewing and tampering.
Ferplast Ferret Tower Two-Story
Ferplast Ferret Tower Two-Story stands out with a compact vertical design, tight bar spacing, European steel finishes, and robust lockable latches that deliver strong escape resistance in a smaller footprint. Compared with sprawling setups like the MidWest double unit or budget Prevue models, Ferplast often commands a premium yet provides superior space-efficiency and refined hardware for owners with limited floor area who need a secure, long-lasting enclosure.
Vertical tower — penthouse vibes
Reinforced doors — escape-tight
Vertical tower — penthouse vibes
Reinforced doors — escape-tight
Review Summary
"Ferplast Ferret Tower is praised for its multi-level layout and solid frame; however, some users report platform/connector wear and small gaps around doors over time, so it’s sturdy but not universally as escape-proof as premium metal cages."
Stylish balconies — photo-ready
Two-story modular tower design with integrated ramps offers vertical space while keeping exits secure.
Stylish balconies — photo-ready
Two-story modular tower design with integrated ramps offers vertical space while keeping exits secure.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Ferplast Ferret Tower Two-Story stands out with a compact vertical design, tight bar spacing, European steel finishes, and robust lockable latches that deliver strong escape resistance in a smaller footprint. Compared with sprawling setups like the MidWest double unit or budget Prevue models, Ferplast often commands a premium yet provides superior space-efficiency and refined hardware for owners with limited floor area who need a secure, long-lasting enclosure.
Vertical tower — penthouse vibes
Reinforced doors — escape-tight
Stylish balconies — photo-ready
Two-story modular tower design with integrated ramps offers vertical space while keeping exits secure.
High-quality coated metal and tight bar spacing offer strong resistance to gnawing and squeezing out.
Vertical tower — penthouse vibes
Reinforced doors — escape-tight
Stylish balconies — photo-ready
Two-story modular tower design with integrated ramps offers vertical space while keeping exits secure.
High-quality coated metal and tight bar spacing offer strong resistance to gnawing and squeezing out.