Thanks to Faith, Mark, Bob R., Pam, Bill & Diane, and Ed for their helpful advice! Now I have another question: I sort of remember a post mentioning a breeder in Canada, and I can't recall if the message of the post was that this (large) breeder was not-so-great (as in breeding ferrets that they knew had problems) or if it was something else. Unfortunately, I can't remember the breeder's name. I'm wondering because one of the two pet stores near me that carry ferrets said that they got them from Canada, (even though Path Valley is just a WEE BIT closer to Philadelphia- go figure.) Does anyone know anything about a big ferret farm in Canada? Thanks. Jen [Posted in FML issue 1288]