Dear ferret lovers. It has come to my attention that several people on the FML are considering breeding Scoozies and ferrets, Yet have no idea how to feed the resulting "Bits". So I thought that I would give you the benefit of my immense knowledge on this subject. Those who know me, will tell you that I have dedicated the last twenty five minutes of my life in the study of, both foozies and scerrets, and have read every thing that has never been printed on the subject, and even some that has, but that was very little. Now as far as feeding the resulting "Bits" may I tell you that BARF (bolts and rail filings ) is the only way forward. However, before you decide to take on this time consuming diet. please note that a special grinding machine is needed to cope with the demand. One can obtain BARF (bolts and rail filings) from scrap metal merchants but this is very poor quality and so I personally only get it from good reputable iron mongers, it is in it's whole state and you do have to do a bit of work first. The removal of all the internal and external threads from all nut's, bolt's and screws is essential to the well being of your little ones, be they Foozies or Scerrets, For we are all aware that thread can wrap itself around the giggle pins that are located deep inside our little ones, and when that happens it only takes the smallest of gags to set off a reaction, I deeply believe that this is what has happened to Wolfy and heaven forbid that any of my dear ones should ever fall victim to it. One would hate to keep mopping up, and just think of the damage it could cause to the internal workings of our dear miniature metal Mickey's. Dear breeders please I implore you, NEVER EVER fall into the trap of offering your little " bits " any kind of magnetic filings. no matter how much you are tempted or how much they cry for them. This can be the death of the poor things and only the prompt action with a huge dose of "Castor Oil "can even hope to remove the resulting blockage that these magnetic filings can cause. If you should like more information on how to feed BARF (bolts and rail filings ) then be sure to go to my web site .. it is very aptly named, "Prances with Scerrets. loud dooks and big hugs.... Youlreek Ofvoil . (alias Eggy Annie) [Posted in FML issue 3287]