Very interesting! The literature labels ferrets and other mustelids as 'obligate carnivores' but it appears they can survive just fine as omnivores, as the ferrets have in your care. I respect your methods. In fact, I wish I had the self-discipline to eat what my Rascal eats. But I don't eat mammals. We have differing tastes in food, I suppose. It is interesting though, that when I do offer him chicken (raw and cooked have both been offered), or any type of deli meat, he has no interest whatsoever. He does, on the other hand, LOVE a lap of raspberry yogurt or a raisin to add variety to his diet. I wonder if he would be an omnivore, if he had the choice? Based on your experience, seems like it doesn't hurt them. Melanie [Posted in FML 6289]