I totally agree with the insightful Bob C: ferrets need cuddling and lots of attention. It is in their makeup as a domesticated animal. I know for a fact that my ferrets all enjoy lots of attention. They respond to it by interacting with me during their play and explore times. They seem to love when I get down on hands and knees and play WITH THEM. Chase, tummy scritches, neck tickles, even though sometimes you can tell it drives them crazy, they always come back for more. The only time my 2 and 1/2 yo female dooks is when I fluff her up and give her tummy scritches. She really gets wound up! Peanut loves neck rubs. Even the squirmy Cocoa, seems to struggle to get down every second you hold him, but once he is back on the floor, he's at your feet every second waiting for more attention. Fuzzy has fallen asleep on my shoulder. Cookie snurfles and chortles when you cuddle her. Elmo chases you and wants you to do the same to him, dooking all the way. When awake, they cannot get enough attention from me. And I love every minute of it! Suzanne [Posted in FML issue 2246]