Someone posted about putting their ferrets butt in "hot" water and how they seemed to like it. I think one of the reasons ferrets hate baths is that people, not wanting to burn their ferrets (which is good), use water that is too cold. I use the same temp I use for showers which is pretty warm. They still don't love it but I don't get the same reactions some people do. Giesela attacks the vacuum and will try to bite it and stop it. I would like to go on record that I have two ferrets neither of which are these heavy sleepers I hear others describe. Giesela is usually up and waiting at the door when she hears the garage door open and the car drive in. Boris doesn't get up because he is a slow riser but if I pull open his drawer to see if he's in there he wakes up and gives me a look. My bedroom is across the hall from the spare bedroom with the computer and as I sit here I realize I must have left my sock drawer open because Boris has run by with about 10 pairs of socks and is going back for more:) Mary, Boris and Giesela [Posted in FML issue 1687]