>Is it wrong for a ferret to be an only ferret.  I don't think so at all,
>as long as it has plenty of stimulation from its human, and from other
>housepets...
>
>I"d like to hear others imput on this.  I often question if having
>seven ferrets is good for them at all....
 
Hi Wolfy,
 
Something I have been thinking about the last couple of weeks.  My fert,
Ollie, spends mon-fri 8.30am - 5.30pm, by himself in his cage while I'm
at work.  He's very affectionate and loves his cuddles and will follow me
around the house all day.  He goes everywhere with me, the shops, cafe,
hairdressers, you name it, but sometimes I wonder if he gets really
lonely and bored during the day when I'm not there and if I should get
him a friend.
 
One thing I'm worried about is that I may lose the really close bond
that I have with Ollie, if I got him a friend.  I mean, would he then
prefer to spend more time with his friend then me?  Would he be less
affectionate?
[Posted in FML issue 4083]