Jim,
 
Just a few hints on how to prevent your ferrets from digging...
 
1) Buy some carpet protector and put it under your doors.  This will prevent
   the ferrets from scratching the carpet by the door.  You can also cover
   up other popular scratch areas.
 
2) Keep the ferrets nails short. The more often you trim them, the shorter
   you can cut them without cutting into the quick.
 
3) I have only heard this, so I don't know if it works.  Spray bad tasting
   (for most ferrets!) Bitterapple where they dig.
 
My opinion (for what it's worth) in regards to declawing of ferrets is that
it should not be done.  Most ferrets love to climb, and if it wasn't for
their nails how would they then be able to climb up your back just to bugg
you?
 
In regards of dark eyed whites... They are very pretty and unusal.  From
what I have seen, two types are the most common:
 
1) White with a black stripe going down their backs and tail.  The stripe
   usually fades with age.
 
2) Completely white
 
What can happen is that light silver ferrets turn into dark eyed whites when
they get older.  To find a kit that is a true dew can be somewhat difficult.
If you do find one, expect to pay a bit higher price.
 
Lars & Nadine Eriksson
 
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[Posted in FML issue 1864]