>I have read that there has (or is) much discussion of what to feed ferrets.
>What do people say about feeding their ferrets earthworms.  I have read
>that some ferret owners give their ferrets "playtime" in soil or sand to
>let them dig their little heart out to content.  If there were a few tasty
>earthworm treats in the soil would that cause any harm?  Earthworms are
>fairly easy to look after and their multiple in numbers especially when you
>use them for your compost.  They are full of protein (not sure about the
>fat content) and some earthworms (tigerworms) will certainly wriggle alot
>when unearthed.
 
There are people who advocate eating earthworms as a proteine source for
people! (yuck)
 
Just as an aside, a young ferret (5-6 months old, unneutered, apparently
European blood) was found wandering the woods.  He came up to some people
and was stealing and eating the earthworms they'd just dug up!  Apparently,
ferrets *will* eat earthworms, especially if they're hungry.  Being young
might have had something to do with it, too.  [By the way, the ferret is in
our shelter, is extremely healthy and sweet temperment.  He'll be neutered
in a month or so.]
 
--Barb--
[Posted in FML issue 2349]