Last week myself and 2 other members of our local companion bird club attended an *educational* demonstration about birds. Not bad, and I am glad to see this as it indicates to us that a large chain sees a need and is doing something about it. Now to the point, while there we talked to a gentleman that was shopping with his 3 ferrets. 2 in the cart (playing) and one dear older lady with cataracts tucked in his shirt. There was quite a crowd asking all sorts of ?? and he patiently answered them all. I mentioned we had just recently obtained our first (2) ferrets, and he commented you should always have 3. There were more ?? and people, the bird presentation started and I did not get a chance to ask him to explain further. This comment has stuck with me, so I thought I'd ask those in the know. I see by the signatures on this list that most have more than 2. If I had my druthers I would have more too. However I'm trying to see the whole picture. We have other animals (responsibilities), right now an older very sick kitty that my life is revolving around not to mention the recent vet bills. I want to be able to afford veterinary care for who ever might need it at any moment, so the sensible side of me says 2 ferrets are enough. However since I'm just learning about these wonderful little animals, perhaps there is good reason to add another (other than just more fun). Any thoughts?? In Touch, Ardith 3 donkeys 2 kitties 2 dogs 4 parrots 5 desert tortoises 2 ferrets 1 husband not necessarily in that order Mailto:[log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 3454]