I do my best not to judge or verbally assault people via e-mail so please read this with an open mind. To the person who posted that Rabits and Ferrets can live together until the ferret kills the rabit, and used the example of your HUNTING ferrets. I, personally, would NEVER train or cause my housemates to HUNT or KILL any other living creature and its quite possible that if you had not employed these practices your ferrets could live harmoniously with rabbits. Teaching an animal (ANY animal) to be agressive leads to behaviours that are not consistant with normal domesticated behaviour. I studied this particular issue in relationship to domesicated dogs while I was in college and have , over the years, found it to be true in almost ALL species. Humyns are a perfect example of this principle. NUFF SAID! Okay... about the nest egg I have a savings account for my babies 700.00 just in case something serious should happen and I would find it nessasary to seek emergency care, surgeries can be quite pricey. As far as start up... I absolutely ADORE the cage I got... 140.00... at pets.com its the 4 story super pets ferret cage. Its huge and easily modified for just about any needs your babies might have. Food, I just ordered food, shampoo, two new harnesses (gettin new monkeys..=O) ) Conditioner, treats, some toys, toothpaste, cage clips and a new little pan for 50 bucks from the ferretstore. You will also need food and water delivery devices about 15 bucks for both (at the most). litter and bedding. The litter I use is 10 bucks for a 5 pound bag and I just recently starting using cloth bedding instead of care fresh (which worked wonderfully but I was having a pooping in the wrong place problem) and they actually LIKE the new bedding MUCH more, they have found NEW sleeping spots. They're so cute! =O) I gradually built up the savings account but most of the other stuff is totally nessasary. I would say 250.00 to 300.00 to start but dont forget about babies first shots... I might have forgot something but I am sure you will get additional responses to this question... Fuzzies Forever Dooks and Dance Bella: Mommy, when can we go play again?? I WANNA PLAY WIFF THE LITTLE GIRL!! Stuey: Mommy, lemmie alone, Im tired... zzzzzzzz. *hugs to all da ferret friendly hoomins!* -Betty [Posted in FML issue 3093]