This is the term we've always used and we had ferrets before the FML came to be. The couple of comments about the ferrets that play for a short time and then flat ferret need to be checked out. If this is a new behavior or done much sooner than before, it could be a sign of lethargy. In turn, this could be an early sign of what I call the big 3, insulanoma, adrenal disease, or lymphosarcoma. The change can be so gradual that it is easy to shrug off. Our 1st ferret developed lymphosarcoma and we didn't put any significance to his extra resting until after the fact. If you find your ferret consistently plays less than you remember, there is a reason, and you need to figure it out. It may be nothing, but then again, you have noted a change and wonder. ( )--(a) (@=@=) \ Till next time.......Rudy the ferlosopher O__) \ \___ \ \ /\ * ) \ [Posted in FML issue 1540]