I have a great sense of humor and am entertained by most intelligent web sites, though long load times annoy me. The Schincke Food Chain Pets hanging out at our house include sixty or so crickets, two leopard geckos, two parakeets, two cats, and three dogs. We hope to move to the country and open a ferret and bird rescue. When parrots cannot do that, they develop vicious or bizarre habits. Ferrets also are communal by nature, living in small family groups.
Ferrets are curious, active, and predatory.
They, too, should be allowed to exist in as natural an environment as is safe and reasonable. 3x2x5 foot cages are horrible prisons for them, NOT secure homes. For those of you who knew my Doberman Murphy, you know she and I were pursuing her Companion Dog title. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with an incurable liver ailment and had to be put down in August, 1999. Her lively presence is sorely missed.