Hello everyone, time for some information solicitation. I have two questions. The first is whether there is one healthy color which a ferret's skin should be. We have three ferrets, and two have pinkish skin, but the thired seems to have a darker bluish black. It is hard to tell because she has very dark underfur, this is also on her back, cause her tummy is fairly pink. I just want to know if it is something I should worry about, or if it is normal to have a bit of variation. Secondly, I know that this is a common question, so if people would prefer to just email a response, feel free. But I am wondering what the best healthy diet for a ferret is. We feed ours Iams kitten food, and a treat every once in a while, but that is about it. Whats up with the milk suppliment I have sort of seen every once in a while? Should there be anything else we feed them? Fruit, vegetables, super sugars coated cereal bombs? (just kidding) But what is the *optimal* diet? Thanks for any help. Wes Breazeale Lewis & Clark College [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1092]