Dana,
 
I don't usually get involved with differences of opinion on the FML.  On
this one however, I do feel the need to speak out.  Ferrets were bred by
mankind to hunt prey, in particular rabbits.  It is a bad ferret that
kills or 'lays down' with its prey.
 
Ferrets do not live in the wild (excepting the black footed ferret - see
FML archives) therefore it is NOT natural for domesticated ferrets to
kill for food.
 
Personally, I find the idea of feeding live animals to pets abhorrent.  I
don't have the right to end lives, especially for sport.  There are many
games you can play with your ferrets that they will enjoy as much if not
more so than feeding them live mice.  On a more practical side, you can
never be entirely sure if the mice you are feeding are free from disease.
 
If you are going to air your opinions, I for one would be grateful if you
got your facts straight first.
 
Regards,
Susan
 
When Susan goes to sleep all the weasels go to sleep, the fat boy in the
hammock, the brown one in the socks and lector the old softy in the shape
of a street wise weasel.
[Posted in FML issue 4212]