After my post the other day, I received several emails asking me for resource information, so I thought I would post the information here, so anyone interested would have it. If this information does not interest you, please feel free to skip down to the next post. I will not be hurt or insulted if some people do not read this. I recognize that not everyone is interested in this information. I will be including some vendors I am aware of but have not personally used. I will note which ones I have used, and can personally recommend. For whole prey I use RodentPro, and I have always been happy with their product. They provide quality prey animals that have been raised and euthanized humanely and safely. They provide information on their website about how they handle their animals, for those interested. And, while a large part of the reason I deal with RodentPro is their reputation, they are also closer to me then some of the other providers. Frozen prey has to be shipped expedited and packed with dry ice. So, shipping costs plays a big role in the final cost. RodentPro's website allows you to determine the shipping costs, and provides a calculator to help you get the most product for your shipping dollars. Here is a link to the RodentPro website: http://www.rodentpro.com/ Another prey provider that is highly recommended, but that I have not used is Big Cheese Rodent Factory. They are located in Texas, and if I lived in the southwest, I would likely use them, as I have heard nothing but good from the people who do buy from them. http://www.rodentpro.com/ I think you mean http://www.bigcheeserodents.com/ BIG] Some other online places that sell frozen prey are listed below. I have not used any of these, and know nothing about their product. http://www.bigappleherp.com/REPTILE-SUPPLIES/Frozen-Feeders in NY http://www.mikedupuyhawkfood.com/ in PA http://www.kritterhut.com/shop/index.php/cPath/64 in NY http://micedirect.com/ in GA <http://estore.websitepros.com/1900741/Categories.bok?category=Frozen+Feeders> in WA http://www.southfloridarodents.com/ in FL http://www.themousefactory.com/ in TX http://peticebox.com/index.htm in VA For raw commercially prepared foods I buy Nature's Variety and Hare Today. The Hare Today is ground carcass, with no other additives. I am able to buy it locally, since the store where I get my Nature's Variety is also a distributor for Hare Today. Here are links to both websites - and both provide a store locator feature. You can also order directly from Hare Today. http://www.naturesvariety.com/raw http://www.hare-today.com/ Other sources of commercially prepared foods that I am aware of, but have not tried, are listed below: http://www.blueridgebeef.com/index.html http://www.barfdirect.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=118859&catid=27349 http://www.barfproducts.com/index.htm http://www.auntjeni.com/homemade.htm http://www.primalpetfoods.com/index.htm http://www.stevesrealfood.com/ Additionally, here is a link to an article that discusses some of the various commercial raw cat foods available on the market. I am unaware of anyone that makes a raw ferret diet, and so the cat diets are likely the ones that will come closest to meeting a ferrets needs. Keep in mind, though, that the nutritional requirements of a ferret are not the same as those of a cat, and so a food that is best for cats may not be the best for ferrets. I am providing this simply because it may be of use to some people in learning more about commercially available raw foods. http://cats.about.com/od/catfoo1/tp/rawfreezefood.htm There are also a number of providers of freeze dried foods and treats. I have used the Wysong Dream Treats and also their cold processed dehydrated food for ferrets with great success. With the dehydrated food, I moisten it with water to reconstitute it. Wysong products can be ordered directly from their website, and also from many online pet food providers. Here is a link to the Wysong site. http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FERR Katherine had asked about providers of freeze dried mice, and there is at least one brand available - Pogos. They are sold as a cat treat. Here is one online provider that carries them. <http://catniptoys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=181-MOUSE&Category_Code=T> or http://tinyurl.com/6pzoa3 Some other online providers of freeze dried meats for pets are listed here. I have not tried all of these products. http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FERR http://www.paws-itivelypurr-fectnutrition.com/felineraw.html http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/products/prowl.shtml http://www.stellaandchewys.com/site/products_dogs/treats_crunch.asp For canned foods, I recommend either the Wysong, EVO or Merrick canned meats. Merrick offers canned foods that have additives, but their new Before Grain line is 100% meat. Both the Wysong and EVO canned meats do contain 5% other ingredients. http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/bg_canned_cat_food_32.php http://www.evopet.com/products/default.asp?id=1662 http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FERR I will not go into listing sources for kibbles, since I think that most people are pretty familiar with them. I hope that this information is helpful to at least some of the good people who read the FML. Danee DeVore ADV - If your ferret hasn't been tested, you don't know! For more information visit: http://www.ferretadv.com ADV - Find out how you can help: http://help4adv.terrabox.com/ [Posted in FML 6064]