Hi all! This is my first posting- I have been on this list since I got my computer a few months ago! I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. I currently have 4 fuzzies, and they have run of the house. I had adopted an unwanted male "Lil Rat" about 4 years ago, he has since passed on, and I knew nothing about ferrets, except what he taught me. I think this is the greatest learning tool that we have- learning from experience- ours, and others. I couldn't think about keeping my pets in a cage- they are too happy and spoiled! I am gone at work for over 24hrs at a time, and it gives me such joy to come home and have 4 fuzzies come running from all diections to see me. They are very good about using litter boxes, and I had a friend construct a piece of plywood that slides down into the door frame of rooms that I don't want them investigating- the wood is 2 ft high (easy for humans to step over), and tall enough for ferrets to not jump over, even if they form a cheerleader pyramid. I never knew to "keep ferrets in cages", so I guess my little ones are special. I wouldn't have it any other way! It's been 4 yrs since my first one, and funny how you can't have enough! Thanks for letting me share my story. If anyone has any questions- please email me @ [log in to unmask] Diane and crew (Sammy, Nipper, Gizmo, and Beanie Baby) [Posted in FML issue 2496]