Peanut's mask and other dark markings are clearly in evidence now. Here he is smiling, er, sleeping, for the camera: http://gallery.me.com/ferret#100008 The lid of the nest box has been put on in a different orientation recently. I've seen this happen in previous years when watching the web cam. There are no nefarious reasons, just chance! We can expect his eyes to open at 4-5 weeks old, just like a domestic kit. Oh and won't Georgia have her paws full then! He'll be 4 weeks old on Friday. I don't know what they feed them at the National Zoo, but at some of the other breeding facilities they mostly get a mix of ground horse meat with added nutrients. In Colorado at least, they also get hamster snacks and killed prairie dog when available. We have raised $609 so far, to be split between BFF research at the Zoo and Travis's work. Eighteen people have donated amounts from $10 to $100 (though some has been from non-ferrety sources). I'll continue to take donations until next Monday, then send checks. If more comes in later, I'll send another set of checks. You can send a donation via paypal to [log in to unmask] or check to the IFC, c/o Linda Iroff, 46180 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin OH 44074. Note that it's for Peanut! Linda Iroff International Ferret Congress http://www.ferretcongress.org [Posted in FML 6031]