Hi everyone. I have also seen the "Ferret Starter Kit" that someone mentioned yesterday. I have seen new owners looking at it while I have been in the store and I try to explain to them all the reasons why they shouldn't buy it. All of them have listened, so far. A couple of nights ago my brother had left a message on my machine saying that he had bought a "Ferret Starter Kit" for his new ferret, Scrappy. They have had Scrappy for about a month. He was kept in a medium sized one level cage, so they had been looking for a new one. Well the first thing that I thought of when I heard him say "Starter Kit" was the one that was described in yesterday's FML. I couldn't believe it. I called him right away. I am happy to say that I was completely wrong. I don't know the brand name, but it is called a "Ferret Starter Kit". The cage has four levels and came with a water bottle, hanging food dish, litter pan, 2 tubes, a hammock, and a hanging ferret playpen. No wood chips of any kind were included or suggested. He said that some ferret information also came with it. He bought it from a pet store (national chain) that does not carry ferrets, but helps people locate them if they really want one. He said that they suggest this cage or one of at least a similar size to any who inquires about ferrets. With all of the recent talk about pet stores, I was glad to see that this store has taken the time to explain ferrets and their needs to their employees and potential ferret owners. They told my brother that he could call if he ever had any questions about Scrappy and they would do their best to find the answers. Also--two thumbs up for the person who designed this particular "Ferret Starter Kit". BLIND FERRETS I would like to thank everyone who wrote to me about their experiences with blind ferrets. It was so encouraging. Oliver is doing great! He is one of the most active kits we have ever had! What a personality! And to top everything else, he still hasn't missed the litter pan even once in two weeks:-) Yes, I have been checking the walls and corners, even with a flashlight because I am so amazed! I hope he keeps this up. I was supposed to get my new kit yesterday, but there was bad weather and the breeder didn't want to try to make the drive. Hopefully today will be the day! Terri Gus, Fester, Rippey, Kirby, and Oliver [Posted in FML issue 1830]