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[log in to unmask][log in to unmask] 9508 9858 19 19_Ferret Night Vision14_Dave [log in to unmask], 10 Aug 1995 11:12:12 EST414_- In addition to the number and ratio of rods and cones in an animal's
eyes, there is another mechanism that enhances night vision.

There is a membrane(I can't remember its name) thquot; Didn't ask for my name or anything.

In other words, THE BIG BLOWOFF!
[Posted in FML issue 1218]51_6Jun199501:47:[log in to unmask] 9506 6883 14 48_WARNING to Clark County, Nevada Ferret Owners!!!15_Jazmyn [log in to unmask], 5 Jun 1995 21:46:43 -0700523_- I picked up a copy of the Las Vegas Review-Journal & Las Vegas Sun.

This was in the Miscellaneous pet section of the classified adds.

-----NOTICE------
A vote will be taken to require registration & permits for animals. Certain
animals will be classified as dangerous or vicious for example, FERRETS, certain
breeds of dogs. If this considers you, attand and express your opinion. Meeting
of Clark County Animal Control. Wed. June 7th, 6:30, 225 Bridger St.
[Posted in FML issue 1219]38_5Jun199521:46:[log in to unmask] 9506 6898 20 25_Green diarrhea in Chicago16_Denise L [log in to unmask], 6 Jun 1995 00:14:26 -0500418_- Sorry to not have more info on the greenies and where they started, but
there have indeed been green diarrhea outbreaks in Chicago. The GCFA
shelter was hit, and is finally recovering. (Donations now would be a
good thing... :) I do not know how many, if any, did not survive the
virus.

Happy ferreting,
Denise, plus Rocko and Randall
now at [log in to unmask]; soon to be switching over47_6Jun199500:14:[log in to unmask] 9506 6919 55 19_BFF Infogram 6/5/9518_Dr. Gary [log in to unmask], 5 Jun 1995 23:09:44 -0700611_- BFF Infogram, 6/5/95
From Gary Holowicki, [log in to unmask]
My comments, information, and interpretations.

Well, I talked with Larry Shanks, District 6, Deputy asn't in charge
of BFF's, 303-236-7398, and he said 9 BFF's from Wyoming, 5 from Pueblo,
all class of 90-91, which would be 4 & 5 yr. olds, will be fitted with a
radio collar, backpacked to the release site & let go about sunset today.
When I told Carolyn about the Pueblo guys she about sat down & cried. ..
I could just imagine working with a fuzzy 4-5 years & then have to think
of them being [...]39_5Jun199523:09:[log in to unmask] 9506 6975 34 29_San Francisco Zoo and Ferrets16_Anonymous [log in to unmask], 5 Jun 1995 19:58:40 -0500626_- This is my first post the the FML, having listened and watched for over a
year. I'm recently relocated to California, hence the Anonymous address.

I've been watching the California events and the BFF events with much
interest. I'd like to convey one more source of ferret misinformation:
the San Francisco Zoo.

This past weekend I went to the zoo, and in the *Children's Zoo* (of all
places!) there were two "petting locations" for ferrets. At the first, I
probed a little bit to determine their position. I was told that ferrets,
if they got loose, would kill native wildlife [...]37_5Jun199519:58:[log in to unmask] 9506 7010 11 26_This week-end in Califonia16_Anonymous [log in to unmask], 5 Jun 1995 18:56:45 -0700480_- Would someone please update the event to take place near Santa Barbara I
think it is this week-end. I only saw it listed once and have since lost
the hard copy I made. If the news gets posted quickly I intend to post it
in the local pet supply stores around my area. Thanks from a constant
reader. I love my buddy and want him FREE. Come on Californians stand up
for your buds who can't !!!!!! Gomer says
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TO: Meg Carpenter and Debbie Riccio
 
Thanks for your advice on travelling with ferrets.  I should clarify a
few details so you don't think I'm a total idiot.  Firstly, I would
NEVER deprive them of water when travelling.  They always have a water
bowl.  Secondly, the trips I take generally involve about 5 hours
driving.  They don't seem to mind, and sleep most of the time.  We
have pit stops for a stroll and breather.  Only once did I try fasting
them for 10 hours, and then I fed them 2 hours into the trip.  They
didn't particulary gobble down their food, either.  (No, the frantic
scratching was definitely due to being trapped in a smelly cage--when
this happens their reaction is imediate and the cause obvious to us
all.) I feed my ferrets at night, and when I leave in the morning the
bowl is generally about 3/4 empty.  This because in the ferret books I
have some advise feeding once a day while others say keep the bowl
filled.  I figured that ferrets, being originally hunting carnivores,
might feed most naturally according to the "feast and famine" mode of
most carnivores.  I thought it would not hurt them, and might be more
"natural," to go without food for 4-5 hours a day before the next
refill.  Especially for Emma, who tends to be on the soft-and-round
side.  When I feed them at night, they sometimes have a nibble,
sometimes not.  They are certainly not starving!  After a few hours'
romp out of the cage, though, they generally want to eat.
 
I will certainly keep their bowl filled if that is warranted,
though--maybe buy an exercise bike for Emma...
 
Also, Meg, regarding your summer heat worries.  Maybe you noticed
my posting a couple of weeks ago about the Kalgoorlie Meat Cooler
technique for cooling animal cages (for meat storage boxes,
originally).  For those of you who missed it, here's what you do:
 
Put a large wet towel or burlap bag, thoroughly wet, across the
top of the cage.  Place a bucket of water on top of it.  Hang a
wet cloth out of the bucket, one end in the water and the other
on the top of the cage.  The cloth "wick" will continually keep
the top of the cage wet, and the evaporation will cool your
darlings.  I cannot emphasize how much this helps, and how
crucial it is now that summer is upon us.  Of course, keeping the
cage out of direct sunlight is crucial too, but you all know
that.
 
I use the same technique, except without the bucket, in a car
without air con --I just pour on some water now and then to keep
the towel on the top of the cage wet.
 
Happy heatwaves!
[Posted in FML issue 1218]

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