Nancy, ferrets absolutely love parrots. Caffie loved two of mine to death. No matter how careful you are, you have to accept the fact that a ferret can & will kill a bird if it gets the chance to do so. If you want ferrets & birds it is a risk you take. Not saying you can't have both, but if anything happens to the bird, you can't blame the ferret. Lynn & Clan War Weasels [Posted in FML issue 3395]