We have had a similar discussion before.  I can't remember when excactly it
started but I suggest that all those interested in this topic read the
following posts to prevent redundant material from cropping up.  It seems to
be going in the direction of a violent response to high pitched noises -
which was a debate previously.
 
March 21 98 : Ferrets and babies cries - Mia Emery   [FML issue 2254. BIG]
              Edward's Post - Marie I. Schatz
 
March 23 98 : Agression Stimulation in Ferret & Questions - Edward Lipinski
              RE: Bob C: Erudite, Schmerudite - Kim Burkard
              Ferrets & babies -- again (long) - Amy Seyler
              Ferrets - babies cry - pitch  - Dawn Desmarais
 
March 24 98 : Ferret Toys & 'Killer Ferrets'  - E.M. Ennis
              Ferrets and Infants - Bill Pelfrey
              Ferret domestication - Amy Seyler
              RE: Ed's retrogressive ferret - Beth Stoker
              Ferrets evolution? - Lisaferets
 
March 25 98 : Wild, tame, domesticated, and no return? - Edward Lipinski
              Mr. Lipinski speculating wild things about ferrets - Jim Young
              Ferret evoulution vs. Ed Lipinski - Travis A. Holt
 
I know there is more but you'll have to find them on your own.  Just trying
to save some time.  Enjoy the reading.
 
Beth, Minerva & Frumpstiggle the marsh wiggle
in Denver, CO
[Posted in FML issue 2335]