They sound like wonderful pets. However, taking into account his young age and the chance that todays "want" will become tomorrows "burden" I think that he is to young to venture into this at this time.... I again thank all who responded for info in helping me understand the nuances of ferret care. :)
~~ Stephenie Hamilton Macromedia Certified ColdFusion Professional http://coldfusionwebs.com -----Original Message----- From: Larry Lyons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 3:41 PM To: CF-Community Subject: RE: new web cam Glad to help. Please don't get me wrong, ferrets are great pets. Very affectionate and curious. I am just ensuring that you know what you'd be getting into. 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 3:43 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: new web cam > > > 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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