I once read on this list, of a guy in the United Kingdom who has had his ferrets live to about 14 years of age. From what I can remember, they were working ferrets as well as personal pets. From what I remember - he also mentioned feeding them mice and meat. Well that is from me, Hope you all keep well, and love to your furry babies. Bye - still ferretless in South Africa aka - Gillian [Posted in FML issue 3187]