thanks wittykitty. i know what you mean by if i have someone come in to see him first few wks he'll begin to accept it and it wont always be the case where he can get a visitor. i'll maybe just try him see how he gets on, i reckon with plenty of dry food down and water he shud be ok and the when i'm home at 6 he can have the whole house to himself and i can play with him as much as he wants at night.

Thanks for your help x