Hi Lynn!
 
Congrats on Bart!  I have a story for you . . .
 
At a ferret show I spoted a beautiful sable/chocolate hob kit.  Just
stunning and about 5 or 6 months old.  The breeder had him and my husband
and I convinced him to sell me this beautiful ferret.  He had placed well
in his class and had wonderful conformation.  The breeder, Chris Hansen or
Darling Creek Ranch - now out of business, sold us Bart.  We called him
DCR's Black Bart of DAF.
 
Sadly, by the time Bart was 9 moths old he was completely blind.  He was
examined by our vet, Dr. Joel Schiff, who confirmed they were bi-lateral
cataracts and 100% genetic.  Long story short, we took the breeder to court
as he KNEW we were breeders and sold us a breeding animal he knew had a
stone cold blind mother.  We won.
 
Bart was then (we waited until he was an adult and the lawsuit over)
neutered.  He was also living with two girls named Buttons and Pepsi whom
he got along with wonderfully.  We then put Bart up for adoption - along
with Pepsi & Buttons.  They all three went to the same home and we were
PROMISED they would not be seperated and would STAY in this home.  I am a
bit disappointed, but glad that Bart found his way to a fellow FMLer and
a good home.
 
He is a good boy, it will just take time ... and remember he IS blind
and will startle easier.  Also - try not to re-arange his furniture ...
 
Amy Flemming
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Flemming Farms - Michigan, USA
Breeding for Quality Ferrets
American, Australian, German, and New Zealand bloodlines
Come see us at http://www.geocities.com/heartland/ranch/9521
 
Weasel Watchers Ferret Rescue - Michigan, USA
Helping Needy Weasels
Come see us at http://www.geocities.com/petsburgh/zoo/2690
 
"For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism"
[Posted in FML issue 2748]