Hello. I've been owned by my six guys (and gal) for up to six years now. This is the first time I've ever seen this behavior. Charles recently started licking what I imagine is urine from the carpet remnants I buy to line the bottom of their cages (yes, there is a defiant one amongst them). He licks the rug around the outside of the litter pan. Immediately I yanked the rug out and replaced it with a fresh rug. The next day I noticed him doing the same thing. The day after I noticed him eating the poop deposited next to the litter pan. What would cause him to suddenly start doing this? Noteably, there was a recent change in their diet from 8 in 1 to Totally Ferret. He shares 2 litter pans with 6 ferrets, which is changed daily. There is continuously food and water in their cage, so they aren't lacking in anything from what I can see. This is a suddenly new behavior in a 4 year old ferret. Also, noteworthy is that I just moved to a new apartment. They get free range in their own bedroom. Anyone who has experienced this behavior please share? It's really starting to gross me out. =-P *Dooks* to all! ~ Dee, Mooch, 'Spresso, Breezely Bruin, Charles, Dash & Vera. [Posted in FML issue 2858]