Ahn, Your friend will know you have not followed his care directions when he gets back & find happy, healthy, beautiful ferrets. I suggest you honestly tell him what you have been doing (in detail) & why. Maybe you will teach him things he never even knew he should have known. (Huh?) You should know you run the chance of him getting upset w/ you, but I don't see how you can give them any thing but the best care you know how to while they are with you. I hope ALL you FMLers who are celebrating this holiday season have a happy & blessed time! Rick Eichenlaub I BELIEVE in MIRACLES! [log in to unmask] (I'm in the miracle business) [Posted in FML issue 1421]