I have been observing the FML for a few weeks now - being new to computers (just got one) and only having been trained by ferrets for about eight months, have found it very helpful. Thanks to everyone and especially Bill. I have two ferrets (Hade & Chloe), both about ten months old. This request for advice is about Hade. Hade is a male (de-sexed) ferret, approx 45cm long from tip of nose to base of tail (actually he doesn't have a tail - his Mum bit it off!!) and weighs approx 2kg. He is a little pear shaped and waddles a little when he walks. I guess you could say he might be little overweight??? I have just ordered and received Totally Ferret (took some getting as I live in New Zealand and had to have it ordered from The Ferret Store in USA). Previous to this they were eating Iams Kitten food (and Puppy food - but now I know better). I am wondering if Hade should be eating the Totally Ferret for Older Ferrets?? He isn't very old - does this matter??? They do get lots of exercise - I don't like cages so they live in an area of our house that is 2.5m x 2.5m with lots of tubes and balls - even a children's paddling pool full of dirt (for digging). They also come out to play with us in the rest of the house when we are home. They will be getting a bigger area to play in soon - I have just got a large gate (1m high) built for the hallway so they can have free run of half the house while we are not home. I had to do this as we also have a cat and she needs to be able to still use her cat door when we are out - but not the ferrets. Anyway my question is.... should I be concerned about Hade's weight?? Should he be eating Totally Ferret for Older Ferrets?? (This would need to be mixed with Iams as I can't always judge shipping times with Totally Ferret and this way they can still eat something they are used to when I run out). Thanks Janine :) (Human in training) Hade - sleepy, just sleepy.... or do I see a raisin?? Chloe - AKA the escape artist... nothing you have can keep me! [Posted in FML issue 2397]