fmlers, i have recently become a new ferret owner, and while surfing the net found this wonderful place. i have only had my ferret for only a week, which would make gomez about 7 weeks old. my roommate also has ferret, louie who is about 3 1/2 months old. i believe they are both sables, but am not sure because i am so new to the ferret world. they get along well and enjoy wrestling. even though gomez is only half the size of louie he gets his licks in, but he pays for it occasionally and gets drug across the floor. the real reason i am posting this letter is to ask for some advice since i am new to ferrets. i was wondering if somebody could give me a few tips and basic things to know about how to keep my ferret healthy and happy. also, i am going to shool at unc (go tarheels) and me and my roommate will be going our separate ways this summer. i was wondering if the ferrets will be affected by their separation since they have been together for a while. if anyone could give me some help and answer these questions it would be much appreciated. Michael Exline [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1536]