As a ferret food manufacturer I take offense to your post. We are not in business to tell anyone how they have to feed their ferrets. That is a personal decision that has to work for your family. Not all companies are out there just to make a buck. There is at least one company out there who makes a food specifically formulated for pet ferrets. Their foods are not derived from other species diets. They DID do significant research and have published the feeding studies that verify the results. Our nutrition research and formulation is done by a man with a PhD in carnivore nutrition. In addition to having done our homework, we are members of the ferret community. We promote rescue and adoption of ferrets. We work with the shelters and rescues to provide for ferrets. We do not breed ferrets. Not all experience is just doing the same old thing over and over again. Everyone should remember that being printed or said does not make information correct. ALWAYS make sure your information comes from a credible source, one that has the background to give you accurate information. Liz [Posted in FML 6240]