>Are you saying that in nature animals are cast from the nest to avoid
>inbreeding at 6 weeks?  Perhaps you should really do a little more
>research into this.
 
There is a ferret relative that can become impregnated at this age.  This
is usually the result of a male trying to take over the territory.  The
fertilized eggs have a delayed implantation of several months.  I don't
remember the exact species but it is a weasel.
 
    -Carla (not the shelter mom)
[Posted in FML issue 3028]