With reference to Debbie's point about not weaning ferrets so soon, I
agree, but I'd like to add my experience, such as it is.  I was in the
unpleasant situation of having a litter of kits, 20 days old, with no
jill to help me raise them.  I got a recipe for ferret milk replacer
from Marshall Farms...it was a big production, including heavy cream and
lots of eggs...i can post the recipe later, it's not in this office
unfortuneately.  Anyway, with that recipe I was able to save 5/6 of the
orphaned kits.  So if you find yourself in that situation, don't
despair!  best to all bipeds and companion fuzzies,
                        hillary
[Posted in FML issue 1187]