Hi Gwen I have 4 birds, and have had as many as 17 ferrets. (I rescue/hospice) My birds are larger, in our living area, each has a floor stand cage with a play/perch top. I had one ferret that would go to any length to *get* a bird, and did one time when the bird was spooked and went to the floor. No injury as I was right there to take the bird from the ferret, but I can tell you this gentle, sweet, any kid can hold ferret meant business. That bird was now *his* and he was not giving it back willingly. My grand daughter visited with her Cockatiel. This bird was put in a room with the door closed, and not allowed near the ferrets. It was easy to see the bird was nervous and the ferrets excited. That said, my main concern is for the ferrets. The can reach enough to stick a wee nose through the bottom of the cages. The one determined boy (since passed on) figured a way to climb into the bottom tray, then up the side. Had I not seen him do it, I would not have believed it possible. I'm not saying you should not have birds and ferrets, just be aware it will be harder than you imagine to keep the peace. Depending on which Conure you are considering, know that they are incredibly noisy/loud. That could really bother a sensitive ferret. Quakers less so, but are less independent and somewhat demanding for attention. My guess is the Gabriel foundation will not adopt to anyone with ferrets. I could be wrong, but I will not adopt ferrets to anyone with birds. I now have my home divided to accommodate both. The ferrets no longer have full access to the living room area where the birds are, and the birds are not out of the cages unless one or both of us are home and in the house. It was a tough adjustment for all. Ardith [Posted in FML 7190]