When my friend bought my first ferret, Rocky, the manager of the small animals department in Petco told her to get 8-in-1 kibble with raisin juice because "that's what they like." I fed him that for about 8 months, until he didn't want to eat after I had taken in a rescue. I had to find a new place for the other ferret. Then I bought a different food for Rocky, not sure what it was, tried many others after that and continue to do so. Fortunately, about 1 1/2 yr. after getting Rocky, I joined this list and learned lots of good things from both reading the list and getting emails from the many kind caring people here. I continue to learn new things about ferrets from people here. The list also prompted me to do my own research. I don't know what I would have done without this list, as nearly all the vets here are very young and inexperienced with ferrets. Also, I have no contact with any other people who have ferrets. So thanks, Bill, for doing this work, and thank you to the many wonderful people I've met here. It is the only community I truly feel part of. [BIG, hope to meet you the next time you're in the city.] Shron Xena & Spooky FurAngels Rocky, Minky & Klondike [Posted in FML 8056]