Hi listers-
 
Anon wrote:
>..."The theory is that ECE decimated the Marshall's Farm stock, and they
>quickly isolated or quarantined whoever didn't have it, and are breeding
>the heck out of those poor jills and shipping out the babies at an
>unconscionable age in order to satisfy pet stores and try to hide the fact
>that there is a problem..."
 
I bought two babies - my son named the albino Pearl and the sable Squirmy,
4 days ago from a pet shop.  The pet shop said they were 5 weeks old.  They
are from Marshall farms.  So far, they are taking their dry ferret food and
chicken ferret canned food just fine.  Great appetites, - both lively,
playful and sweet when they're not sleeping!  But I am worried that the dry
food is not the best for such youngsters.  I'm going to take them to the vet
and see what they think.  After reading up on them, I think that 5 weeks old
is very young to be weaned.  They are about 6-7 inches long, not including
tail.  Based on size, do you think they are really 5 weeks?  Thanks for any
advice.
 
-Gail
[Posted in FML issue 2286]