To Aaron Mahler Yes, it sounds like you have a Marshall Farms Ferret. I'll give you a little background of what I know. I live about 15-20 mins from North Rose, NY, where Marshall Farms is located. They are not just breeders, although thats what they claim for FERRETS. Under the yellow pages in the Wayne County phone book, they are listed under "Animal Reseach/Experimentation". From what one of the local pet stores tell me, it is very "high security" because a few years ago, they were raided by animal rights activists. Also, when I called them, (to find out about shots, etc.) they were not too friendly with information. They almost acted like I was out to get them or something. Anyways, a ferret from them comes with DISTEMPER, but NOT rabies shots. Also, from what I understand... Marshall Farms sells the ferrets in bulk quantities, to an AREA distributor who then sells them to a LOCAL distributor, who in turn, sells them to the pet store. So you see, my ferret, and (especially) yours, have probably had quite a trip before reaching us. BTW, Feasel is very gental too, and RARELY bites. Although, she does have a thing for my girlfriend's toes (he he he)! Christian Miller Big Mill This message written with TEd v1.1 * Scribe 4.0 * Hero is you save a whale; save a child and go to jail. [Posted in FML issue 0609]