Todd----I enjoyed reading about your deaf test program. Your difficulty may be that you are not using a pencil with an eraser on it. With this addition you will have difficulty getting your ferrets to let go. Try screaming "let go of that right now or there are no more treats for you buddy!" If the ferret in question does not let go--you most likely have a deaf ferret. To check eye sight-print "erasers cause intestinal blockage and possible death in ferrets when chewed and swallowed" and see if the ferret quickly puts down the pencil. If not-grab the pencil away- and I'll try to complete my work on my eye glass program that I am currently working on. This program involves cleaning up and caring for the ferrets until ones eyes are glassy. Lisette [Posted in FML issue 2766]