Hi Kim, Two of my little ones love snow! Especially deep banks of it - they'll dig and romp in it quite happily. I don't think that cold in itself is bad for the little ones, a good run outside in winter air won't hurt them. Of course, you should make sure they don't get wet and chilled - and rub them down thouroughly when they get back inside. These animals are descendent from cold weather polecats, and have luxurious winter coats - which should be up to an occasional trip outside. Besides, if they get cold, they'll insist on crawling into your coat - I've never know a ferret that would voluntarily put up with any discomfort... Gwe +---+---+---+----+---+---+---+----+---+---+---+----+---+ Gwen M. Daley [log in to unmask] http://www.vt.edu:10021/G/gdaley/gmd.html Department of Geological Sciences Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0420 [Posted in FML issue 1706]