The Oregon Ferret Association received 2 female ferrets this weekend that have the familiar 2 blue dots in the ear. They also have a metal clip in the same ear with 2 letters on one side of the clip and 2 numbers on the other side of the clip. One of these female ferrets is in full season and the other appears to be pregnant. They are approximately 2 years old. Any ideas about the origin? Breeding stock (I thought they euthanized jills once they were done with them?) or research animals? -Carla Almaraz Oregon Ferret Association [Posted in FML issue 1251]