Our oldest ferret was 13yrs, Suki passed in January of 2005. Chuckles is 10yrs old, but has developed some health issues. We have had numerous ferrets live to 9yrs-10yrs old. Many of the ferrets that we have gotten in and became permanent residents have lived pat 8yrs old. Debi & the Fuzzy Loving Ferret Rescue [Posted in FML issue 5150]