>I think we all might have weird stories but it seems that if I had
>your older one, I would just offer every day. One day he might accept,
>but remember that he is making a choice, and no matter what it stems
>from, cuddling just isn't for him, apparently. I think the offer of
>your hand probably makes him feel good, but too much attention might
>actually stress him out.
>
>Laryssa

Cuddle-ization Technique, A Never Fail Endeavor.

NOTE: Works only with Ferretone/equivalent oil lovers.

1.) Pick up and roll him over on his back in your arms up against your
    chest.

2.) Give him a few licks from your oil smeared finger.

3.) Drizzle oil on his belly, enough to keep his busy for a while as he
    turns into a U shape and licks at the belly oil. You can help him
    bend a little bit. If you hear a sharp crack, you've bent him to
    far. I've lost more ferrets that way, Darn!

4.) Locate one of his hind legs, the upper part, like his thigh.
    Prepare to scratch him all along the REAR part of his thigh.

5.) The proper reaction here to look for is the strong extension of his
    leg, the one you are scratching on the REAR of that thigh, as he
    stretches out this leg. His reaction to being scratched on the back
    side of his thigh is unmistakable, so if this doesn't happen for
    you, then you are either doing it wrong or else he's just a dummy.

6.) Repeat the back-of-thigh scratching every time you pick up, both
    hind legs. I, Edward Lipinski, guarantee that this Cuddle-ization
    Technique will work for you, or I will refund the money you paid
    me for this awsome advice.

&.) Let's hope you don't have a ticklish ferret, 'cause if'n you do,
    then you gotta develop a light touch . . . or something.

Good Luck,
Edward Lipinski

[Posted in FML 6231]