If I started to loose my babies. I probably would not replace them but continue to work with the shelter rehabs. I have 12 and so far knock on wood at the moment one has an enlarged spleen. I worry about them because approx 4 are around the same age. I fear them may get sick around the same time. But, it's logical because there are so many. This is why I refuse to get anymore. I could still have babies by helping the shelter with the many they get in. Every couple of days ferrets are comimg in with something wrong. I feel they deserve someone specially for them. The healthy ones can get adopted without a problem, but not the special needs ones. Just my opinion. Benita [Posted in FML issue 3774]