After reading my post regarding giving up ferrets, I just wanted to add that my four have time for exercise, running around, play more than just the morning. I let them out at the minimum of twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening), and even more when I am home. Letting them out in a room by themselves is just a way to give them time when "you" don't have time. Mindy in WV [Posted in FML issue 2408]