Hi.  As an owner of 4 MF ferrets, your comments didn't sit well.  While my
husband and I were at a show in the midwest last fall, we witnessed a
"smaller breeder," who happens to be on this list beat the snot out of a
baby ferret - appeared to be around 6 - 8 weeks of age!!!!  We were at the
show for approximately 7 hours.  These babies were in a cage without any
bedding or food or water for much if not all of that time.  It took ALL we
had not to knock the snot out of this "breeder"!!!!!
 
I KNOW that Marshall ferrets are not mistreated in such a mannor.  We also
witnessed the "pig trough" ferrets at you guessed it -- another "small
breeder."  I am well aware that there are some excellent breeders out there.
Do not compare them with Marshalls - there is no comparison!!
 
Just my opinion.
 
Mary Oyer
Peoria Area Ferret Connection
[Posted in FML issue 1529]