Ferrets are creatures of habit. A change in environment, even a chair that's moved, or a box that wasn't there yesterday gets their immediate attention & must be investigated. Ferrets have a VERY strong sense of what is "Thiers" (people included). Total environment changes can be very stressful, especially to a ferret that's been in a stable environment for several years. Young ferrets, less than 2 years old, are not quite as susceptable. To reduce environment change stress, retain as many familiar things as possible. DON'T wash her bedding the day before you move. I wouldn't even wash it the week before or the week after. (You CAN live will a little smell for that long, for your baby's sake!) Don't re-arrange her cage. Don't put fresh litter in the pan in the new home for the first day or two. Just scoop out the wet litter from the old home. In the new home, try to place as many familiar things as possible near her cage. For instance, if her cage used to be on the right side of your chest of drawers, try to put it there in the new home, as well. You can re-arrange your furniture again in a week or so after moving. I'd even borrow a few items of clothing (that have been worn but not washed) from your current roomates and place them somewhere in the new home for a week or so. Smells (even unpleasant ones) are an extremely important part of a ferret's territory. Ferrets are very adaptable but changes to routine and environment are best made slowly. Debi Christy Ferrets First Foster Home [Posted in FML issue 3383]