Cage

How big a cage is needed for 3 baby raccoons?

We have had a raccoon before, and successfully reintroduced it to the wild. This year, we were asked to raise 3 orphaned, 2 males, and one female. We do know that the males and female must be separated. They are about 6 weeks old, and they are in 3 x 3 x 3 cages in the house. I need to know how big a cage is needed when they are ready to be put outside. There is no rehab centres locally.

Public Comments

1. pretty big because you dont know what size the raccoon will be when they get older, look towards buying some large ones but make sure they fit first.
2. get a large ferret cage for the 2 females ,or just buy 2 big ferret playpens larger than 3x3x3,because they would have a lot of space in the wild or u get get panels like for a dog excercise pen
3. I have raised raccoons before too. I had a cage for them outside and it was a huge one, because it had a pool and limbs and all kinds of things so if you want them to be happy and have something to do make it big. I just kept mine in a cage when i was gone somewhere other than that they were in the house or outside with me and yes they were potty trained, it is possible trust me. Try cotton candy mine loved it it is funny when the put in the water first two so you might not want them around water when you give it to them.