First, the litter.  I use the clump-type litter and have no problems.
However, I keep noticing comments that it shouldn't be used, and the reasons
why.  Brae has a corner pan, so very little litter (say that one three times
fast!) is needed.  Therefore, Brae rarely plays in it.  Is it still a good
idea to switch to another kind of litter?  If so, I guess the clay kind
isn't good either because of the dust??  I'm trying to locate a
supplier/sample of Stove Chow so I can try that.  I'd hate to buy a 20-lb.
bag of it and then have my ferret turn his nose up at it.  At a couple of
cups every couple of days, it would take forever to use up!
 
About ferret math.  Looks like it's about to happen at our house.  I posted
about the possibility that Brae is lonely, and several have e-mailed me
confirming that you believe he is.  My first came from a pet store, and I
was thinking of searching for a shelter and getting one from there.
However, the local pennysaver has an ad that someone has three young ferrets
for sale for $40 each or $200 for all three with a large play cage.  I
certainly don't plan to get all three, but I do wonder what I should look
for and what kinds of questions I should ask.  Also, when you're buying from
a private owner, is it necessary, or recommended, to keep the new one
separated for a couple of weeks to make sure it doesn't have any kind of
disease or get sick?  Or is that mainly when you're buying from shelters?
I would think that if the owner's three ferrets have not been in contact
recently with other ferrets, I could introduce them immediately.  Correct?
 
Please e-mail me directly: I'll probably answer the ad on Friday or
Saturday.
 
Thanks, all!
 
Debbie and Brae (about to get a buddy)
[Posted in FML issue 2323]