I have bought a male Ferret from a local pet store, he is now 1 1/2 years old, so far I have had no problems with him, for the exception that he made a nest inside my new sofa, made a make-shift burro in my wife's favorate plant and has dug several holes thru our carpet and is now working on the plywood under it. My concern is that I have heard rumors that Marshall Farms Ferrets sometimes have defects, tumors, extra toenails, etc. that develope after a couple years, being that my Ferret was raised from Marshall Farms I am concerned of these defects in the future. Please respond if you have and knowledge of Marshall Farms. Thanks, Bob. [Posted in FML issue 0631]