Anon stated that it was more healthy for the hobs to be neutered.  I
suggest she meant more conviniant.  The healthyest state for all ferrets,
and i know this will upset all you ferret keepers who cannot believe
that nature got it right when she made ferrets whole and complete with
hormones, is to be left alone with all the bits nature gave them.  It is
hormones that determine when they are ready to breed, it is humans who
must be responsible for ensuring they only breed when wanted.
 
Dont mutilate your ferrets in order to counter your own inadequacies,
their health will suffer, their life expectancy will be lowered, and they
will be succeptable to more problems than natural ferrets.  The scalpel
blade should be a last resort, not a matter of course.
 
T.Fowler
[Posted in FML issue 3722]