Hi Chris! My name is Miran Fernandez, I am 27, a Network Engineer at Boston University, and a first time, new ferret owner!! I had often thought of getting a ferret, and came across v1.1 of the Ferret FAQ last month. I pretty much used it to get me prepared to get a ferret. I'm not sure who to thank for the FAQ, but would you please pass along to the folks who worked on it that it is really well planned, thought out, and good reading (at least I thought so). So.... I got a sable colored, 7 week old male who has already been fixed, and descented. Gizmo (his new name) is really cool, but I thought I would point out that it would be nice to include more info on raising kits in the FAQ. I have so many questions.... I know that he is supposed to sleep alot, but how long will this phase last for? How about feeding him... I know that he is a growing baby, so should I just keep his bowl full? I guess I'm just a little nervous about making sure that don't do anything wrong....... Oh yeah, before I forget, could you please subscribe me to the Ferret Mailing List? Thanks...... Also.... for the benefit of the FAQ, I will be traveling shortly, and already found out that most airline carriers now consider ferrets to be domestic animals. As such, most will allow one domestic animal carry on kennel in the cabin per flight (at a nominal charge of approx $45 each way). Gee... I don't mean to pound you with questions, since I'm sure you have other things to do.... its just that I guess I'm a little excited to have a ferret! Thanks again!! Miran Fernandez Network Engineer Boston University [log in to unmask] Discipline - Desire - Determination - Dedication "The fatal tendancy of mankind to leave off thinking about a thing which is no longer doubtful is the cause of half the errors." - John Stuart Mill [Posted in FML issue 0783]