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tblue37

(65,423 posts)
2. I used to have ferrets, but since they have only a 5-8 year lifespan on average, and
Tue Feb 18, 2020, 08:08 PM
Feb 2020

they are susceptible to certain cancers, I had to stop having them because I couldn't bear losing them. (It's like having children who die every few years.)

I do love them, though.

catbyte

(34,409 posts)
3. That's too bad. They're fascinating little guys. An acquaintance of mine had one. I went to
Tue Feb 18, 2020, 08:13 PM
Feb 2020

her house one time and the little guy was a real spitfire. He moved so fast it was a little disconcerting, but cute. I wouldn't be able to handle the sorrow so soon either.

tblue37

(65,423 posts)
4. When they get excited while playing, they make the most adorable chortlng sound, and
Tue Feb 18, 2020, 08:19 PM
Feb 2020

Last edited Tue Feb 18, 2020, 10:51 PM - Edit history (1)

they do that darling " weasel war dance. ". In one of my websites I have some cute, funny stories about my ferrets.

http://pettales.homestead.com/stash.html

http://pettales.homestead.com/rubber.html

http://pettales.homestead.com/pacifiers.html

http://pettales.homestead.com/climbers.html

tblue37

(65,423 posts)
7. Thanks. BTW, the sound they make is chortling, not chirping, but autocorrect
Tue Feb 18, 2020, 10:52 PM
Feb 2020

had its way with me again--and I just now noticed it.

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