Hi everyone,
 
Had to add my 2 cents in about why more than 2 ferts.  I had no intentions
of getting any more than one fuzzy when I planned to acquire my first baby
(I saw how successful my boyfriend was with his one fuzzy, Casey, at the
time).  Then I got Jasmine back in April '96... she truly is the perfect
ferret, a great PR ambassador for all fuzzies.  Very sociable/personable,
LOVES all humans, never, ever bites or nips, dooks like crazy, etc.  Made
me instantly fall in love with all things ferret. :)
 
Then my boyfriend had to give up Casey due to multiple jobs/no time to take
care of her anymore, in Oct '96.  After I saw the way Jasmine and Casey
bonded, happily played and snuggled together, that did it.  I was truly
hooked more than ever!
 
During a weak moment at a pet store (ferret math), I gave in to little
Samantha in Feb.  '97 -- she is the sweetest, funniest little silver mitt
west of the Mississippi, not to mention famous. :-)  But I soon noticed
that when my 3 babies played, one was always left out.  Even though I
practiced restraint for a whole year, I therefore felt justified in
obtaining my fourth little girl, Daisy, in April '98 (who will be
celebrating her 1st birthday this week - Happy Birthday, Daisy!!)
 
Now for me, 2 ferrets probably would have been fine.  I have discovered
that 4 is definitely all I would like because they require a great deal of
individual care & attention ( I live alone in a 1 BR apt. and work fairly
long hours at my job, so adding more to my well-established family & this
small apt. wouldn't be fair to the ferts.)  It's definitely a personal
choice, but I do agree with everyone else that "more is merrier."  My babies
come first before my own needs, and I always save & spend extra money each
year for their vet needs, supplies, food, etc.
 
I also believe having equal #s of ferts is more fair to them too.  They
really seem to pair themselves up with one other best friend, which is
another reason why I ended up with 4 instead of 3.
 
So there you have it!  Hugs to all fuzzies, whether in families of 1, 2, 3,
4, or more!  ;-)
 
Jen and furgirls:  Casey, Jasmine, Samantha and Daisy
[Posted in FML issue 2588]