>From:    valerie wahoski <[log in to unmask]>
>
>I believe that most (maybe not a large majority) of fuzzies
>instinctively kill rodents and rabbits (correct me if i'm wrong) and
>that they were/are bred for this in Europe?  Is it called ferreting?
>I'm not really sure (but would love to be corrected) I think that since
>those fuzzies that are used for "ferreting" are not handled as much?
 
It is called ferreting.  Ferreters who really care for their ferrets
handle them a lot - the ferrets I use for hunting are pets and are
handled daily; and can also by handled by anyone.
 
--
Sheila
Bolton Ferret Welfare
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[Posted in FML issue 4028]