To echo Vickie's comment about large ferrets, I'd like to share what I learned at a show..... a 6-pound ferret may receive comments from the judges that such a large hob begins to exceed size for the species standard. Also, a very large hob introduces potential breeding issues for jills who may have to deliver large kits! I happen to know that the large hob in question was not produced through line breeding for size....he just happened to be a big boy. In any event, I do not breed, so I never would have thought about potential problems with breeding a large hob. Shows are great to attend because I always learn something interesting every time I go. I have to fly to get to a show since we don't have any in Denver. :( I bring an empty suitcase and a pile of cash - LOL!!!! I just love it!!!! -jennifer (AKA Denver Ferret Groupie) [Posted in FML 6882]