Q: My neighbor wants to know how many ferrets are the perfect amount? A: That is sort of like asking a junkie how much heron is the perfect amount, don't you think? I'm jonesin' for hobs . In the past, I have always mumbled something profound, but I forget what it was. Hey, I'm getting old. So, now I say the perfect number of ferrets is at least a third of what you have time for, at least half of what you can afford medical care for, and at least a tenth of what you might want. Personally, I think three might be the perfect number for most ferret owners, especially if separated by a year or so. That allows you to better bond with each individual ferret, while still being able to afford his or her medical care. However, all bets are off if you have more than 700 ferrets because you could obviously Berry Bond with them. Bob C [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 4647]