Get a food bowl that attaches to the cage. This is the best one i could find and is the one I use. https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Stainless-Removable-Hanging-Perfect/dp/B01MRQXLFB/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=C7DLS3V7QL8M&keywords=ferret%2Bfood%2Bbowl&qid=1671619373&sprefix=ferret%2Bfood%2Bbo%2Caps%2C908&sr=8-16&th=1&psc=1

Good luck 🍀