Hi, Geri. i am afraid I don't know of any writings out there about how
to help us know when it is time to help our babies cross the bridge. I
do know, however, that it is an area in which several people are
interested.

Dr. Lauren Powers, of The Avian and Exotic Pet Service of Carolina
Veterinary Specialists (http://www.carolinavet.com/index.html) will
be speaking at the Pittsburgh Symposium on Nov 8 about this topic -
"Knowing When to Say When." Look for an interview with her in
Tuesday's FML.

-- 
Renee Downs
"Eventually we will realize that if we destroy the ecosystem we
 destroy ourselves." Jonas Salk
"The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart
It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets
the credit!
Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.)
http://www.ferretemergency.org
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International Ferret Congress
http://www.ferretcongress.org
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org

[Posted in FML 6031]