thanks for the info...i have a very large house (3000 sq. ft) and just ferret proofing it would be a chore in itself...maybe this is not the time to venture into the ferret realm.... with me working 2 jobs and the kids in school all day...i worry that a ferret would get lonely, even bored without being able to get out and about and explore... but....with proper planning, this may be a nice pet for him....i will have to read the links you advise on.. thanks again for your info :)
~~ Stephenie Hamilton Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional http://coldfusionwebs.com -----Original Message----- From: Larry Lyons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 3:13 PM To: CF-Community Subject: RE: new web cam Stephanie, I forgot to add that yes probably get two. We started off with one, Ryoga, and it became clear that he was bored and lonely. so we got another ferret and things changed immensely. Two ferrets really are not much more both than one, and about 5 times as entertaining. They are also twice as likely to get into trouble. Then they discover the adventures of getting into trouble together. That adds a whole new dimension to the matter. They also keep them selves entertained and occupied, much easier than a solitary ferret. I'll have to get back to you about monthly costs, I figure about a 5 pound (about $20 or so) of ferret food like Totally Ferret, every six weeks. Then you need litter - they're productive little tube-rats. We use compressed sawdust pellets. Its very cheap. If you looking at getting a ferret, you're going to need a cage - around $100 to $200. Then there's vet costs for an annual exam and vaccinations - about $70 depending on the vet. You'll need to find a vet that specializes in ferrets or are very familiar with them. Problems. The biggest health problem with ferrets is adrenal cancer. Chances are at some point in its life it may come down with that. Our oldest one has gone through surgery for it twice in the last few years. That costs $700 and up depending. As for de-scenting and neutering, most ferrets are sold like that now. It definitely cuts down on the smell, as does bathing them regularly. hth, larry -- Larry C. Lyons ColdFusion/Web Developer Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer EBStor.com 8870 Rixlew Lane, Suite 204 Manassas, Virginia 20109-3795 tel: (703) 393-7930 fax: (703) 393-2659 Web: http://www.ebstor.com http://www.pacel.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chaos, panic, and disorder - my work here is done. -- > -----Original Message----- > From: Stephenie Hamilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:46 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > ok, so my youngest (10 yrs old) really thinks he wants a > ferret...of course i realize i would be doing most of the work > (that is ok, i don't expect a 10 yr old to handle every aspect of > owning an animal)...but i wonder, if you get one, do they get > lonely? if you get 2, do they get in 10 times as much trouble? > what do they eat? how much do they cost monthly? what special > problems do you have to look out for? what about the smell? i > heard you can get their "glands" removed to elimiate the > smell...is that in any way hazardous to them? is it expensive? > what do the folks who have owned ferrets suggest for guidelines? > any info would be appreciated! > > > ~~ > Stephenie Hamilton > Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional > http://coldfusionwebs.com > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Larry Lyons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:11 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > Not really they adapted their schedule to us. They wake up around > 6:30AM or > so and are back asleep around 8 AM. They sleep most of the day > until we get > home. then around 6pm they start to wake up around then. However > if I'm > working at home and leave them out they come and go throughout > the house as > they please. Normally, we don't leave them out during the day, > there are too > many things that could happen or go wrong if we're at least not > available to > stop them from occurring. Generally they treat the cage as a > place to sleep > and eat. Rioting happens outside the cage. I'll look at rigging > something up > in the near future. > > larry > > -- > Larry C. Lyons > ColdFusion/Web Developer > Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer > EBStor.com > 8870 Rixlew Lane, Suite 204 > Manassas, Virginia 20109-3795 > tel: (703) 393-7930 > fax: (703) 393-2659 > Web: http://www.ebstor.com > http://www.pacel.com > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Chaos, panic, and disorder - my work here is done. > -- > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stephenie Hamilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:13 PM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > > > > ok, are ferrets nocturnal creatures? do they have to stay in > that > > cage all day? i want to see some fun furry antics!! > > > > > > ~~ > > Stephenie Hamilton > > Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional > > http://coldfusionwebs.com > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stephenie Hamilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:04 PM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > > > > hey, i can finally see the furry critters! > > > > > > > > ~~ > > Stephenie Hamilton > > Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional > > http://coldfusionwebs.com > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Greenwood, Erin E. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 8:23 AM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > > > > Good snoozing ferret shot this morning ... I have to keep > > reminding myself > > that I DO NOT need anymore quadrapeds in my apartment. I'm > > already > > outnumbered. > > > > : ) > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stephenie Hamilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 4:31 PM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > > > > wait, not a 404, but a Cannot find server or DNS Error > > > > > > ~~ > > Stephenie Hamilton > > Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional > > http://coldfusionwebs.com > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stephenie Hamilton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 4:27 PM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > > > > crud...i am getting a 404 at this url > > http://www.lyonsmorris.com/weazlcam.htm > > > > > > > > ~~ > > Stephenie Hamilton > > Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional > > http://coldfusionwebs.com > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Larry Lyons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 9:34 AM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: new web cam > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I finally broke down and decided to do something about that > > logitech camera > > someone gave us. So we set up a web cam of our ferrets: > > http://www.lyonsmorris.com/weazlcam.htm > > > > enjoy, > > > > larry > > > > -- > > Larry C. 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