How to Build a Ferret Shed

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure the plywood into six sections: two 2- by 2-foot sections for the sides

   Saw the windows in the front and back at 1 foot by 2 foot. , Cut excess mesh with wire cutters. , Make the hole 7 inches long and 3 inches wide in the right side of the bottom panel to allow excrement to fall through.
   
   Staple mesh in place with staple gun, cutting excess mesh with wire cutters. , This should be centred on approximately 1/4 inch from the top. , The hooks should face inward to the toilet and secure the tray on the holes drilled in Step
   5. , The length can be made shorter if you want the cage lower. , This will be screwed into the exterior sides. ,,, Cut a circular hole 3 inches in diameter about 6 inches from the floor of this wall. ,,,
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   Step 2: two 4- by 2-foot sections for the front and bottom

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   Step 3: one 1-foot by 9-inch by 4-foot section for the back and one 4- by 4 1/2-foot section for the top.

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   Step 4: Cut the plywood sections.

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   Step 5: Staple the mesh over the windows in place with the staple gun.

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   Step 6: Saw a "toilet" where the ferret will go to the bathroom.

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   Step 7: Drill a hole into each 4-inch end of the baking tray.

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   Step 8: Center the hooks underneath the floor to hold the tray under the "toilet" and screw them in.

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   Step 9: Cut the 4-inch by 1-foot timber into four posts of equal length.

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    Step 10: Secure the top half of the post with screws into the front and back panels.

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    Step 11: Secure the bottom of the shed to the front and back

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    Step 12: screwing them in place through the width of the panel.

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    Step 13: Slide the sides of the shed in place and secure with screws from the bottom into the width of the panel.

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    Step 14: Measure and cut a wall from the plywood that will slide in place 1 foot from the left side.

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    Step 15: Slide in place and secure with screws.

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    Step 16: Screw hinges into the interior back wall and the top of the shed.

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    Step 17: Paint inside and allow to dry before adding toys to your ferret's new home.

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