Hi all from Down Under (South Australia), Funny you mention that Juan, about a month ago we had a special do here in SA called the Saint Kilda Cup. There are 5 racing lanes and all the kids and adults come from all over to take part and give their ferrets a run! It's a great day and fun to watch the fuzzies go through the tubes. Their owners histerically calling them from 5.5 meters away. Some decide to stop and smell the roses, others get to it and some fall asleep in the starting box. LOL. Quite a cute and wonderful day where all fuzzie owners alike can come together and have some fun. What has this got to do with Tame and Obedient Fuz Buts? Out of at least 30-40 ferts I didn't see any making a dash for the nearby beach, or bite anyone! These kids would just grab their ferts when they got out to the end of the tube, push them up high into the air and Yell at the top of their lungs "Saint Kilda" Honestly the ferts just hung up there in the kids hands enjoying the view untill they were embraced by their owners for a big long hug! You think you're ferret is laid back, you should see what there like in oz. Amazing. I read all these stories about bad biting and do wonder if the breeds are different in the US than in Oz. I've been told by a few breeders that bite training can be difficult but is not impossible. I'm preparing for 2 fuzz but's in Late November. I have a cage with proper soft flooring that is washable, I have shipped over $100 US worth of toys and gear from The Ferret Store, I have food and water bowls and bottles, have I missed anything? Could anyone give me advice on a First Aid Kit for ferts in emergencies? Any techniques or advice on bite training would certainly be helpful. I can't buy ferretone her in OZ or proper ferret food, I can get IAMS kitten food and have been told I could also cook up some dishes for the ferts for variety. But treats? What can I use for bribery that isn't ferretone? Take care all and hugs to your fuzzies - Monique. [Posted in FML issue 3091]