I was so excited today that I just HAD to share a cute little story!

I've had my ferrets for about 2 weeks now. I realize that bonding will
probably take a little while - especially since they're both so young
and I'm already their 3rd (and last) person. I've been training Benny
to not nip and to stop digging at the carpet. It's working out really
well. I just tell him "NO" whenever he does it and then I put him in
the carrier for a couple mins.

He's really good at giving the "Sad Ferret" face while he's in there.
I'm sure you've all seen it - he presses his pink little nose up thru
the bars and droops his whiskers down a little and just stares at you.

After his 2 minutes were up, I opened up the doors and he wiggled right
into my hand! Then he proceeded to cover my hands and lower arms with
kisses. When I held him closer to my chest, he stuck his sweet little
nose in my face, sniffed me all over, and then covered both of my
cheeks in kisses. He even sat still for a few minutes to be petted and
talked to! It was the most amazing thing.

Joon is still a little standoffish - she doesn't give kisses (unless
you have food on your hands or face!) but she also doesn't get in
trouble like Benny does either. She just bounds around and plays with
her toys and digs in shoes - that's about it. Benny is determined to
get into any place he knows he's not supposed to be. His current thing
is digging at the carpet beneath the barrier that bars him from the
kitchen and laundry room area. Like if he can dig just enough, he'll be
able to weasel under it. At the beginning, I had to put him in time out
every few minutes. Now, he only goes in time out maybe 6 times a day.

I also wanted to say "Thank You!" to Elizabeth and Jennifer who have
helped me out with cube and tent bedding patterns. They were very
helpful and I really appreciated it! If anyone else has anymore bedding
patterns, ideas, instructions, or whatever...keep 'em coming! I

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