The following is a message I was asked to pass on by Micki Wingate, president of the Great Lakes Ferret Association. She does not have a modem and can't pass it on herself, and has asked that it be distributed as widely as possible. Katie Fritz --------------------- Small Mammals Section Leader/CompuServe Pets Forum Internet: [log in to unmask] CIS: 71257,3153 --- From: Micki Wingate To: All Ferret Owners, Breeders, Vets, Associations, Etc. Subject: Ferret Food I have been in contact with a dog & cat (NOT mink or livestock) food manufacturer who is interested in formulating an all-natural, i.e. NO artificial colors, fillers, flavors, soy, BHT, BHA or Ethoxiquin, ferret food. Like their dog & cat foods, it would be super-premium, not available in pet shops or supermarkets, delivered to your door, resealable bag and FRESH (my last order of kitten food was cooked 10-8-93 & I received it 10-15-93!). Here's what we need from you: 1) Any & all data re: ferret nutrition you have collected or observed. 2) Based on your personal knowledge & experiences, if you could have your ferret food custom-formulated, what would it contain? How would it be shaped? What would the nutrient content be?. etc. This data is needed now. Please fax it to me at 1-313-587-3959 or mail to Micki Wingate, 10356 Bitz Rd., Maybee, MI 48159-9703. I'll keep you posted. Micki P.S. I'm limited on who I can reach. Please pass this info along to anyone you know interested in ferrets. This could be our chance to get what we need and not have to "make do." [Posted in FML issue 0626]