To Al Gearhart: I feed a mix of MF, Mazuri, and Iams, and I've had really good results with it. Mazuri is a small pellet shape, does not have a strong odor, and all of mine like it. If you want to try some without ordering the 25 lb bag, you can order a small amount from Ferret Ware (ph. 1-800-FERRETWare) for *I think* $1.50/lb plus postage. (No, I'm not affiliated with them - I just like their dedication to Ferrets and good customer service.) Re rabbit chow /digging in litter: I use rabbit chow pellets as litter, and prefer it to clay. Yes, most of my ferrets tried eating a few pieces at first, but they never took more than a few bites, and never tried again after that first day. As long as they took the pieces from a clean pan, I didn't worry. It never caused any problems for any of them. Maybe you could mix it with the clay for a while, until they get used to it. If your critters like to play in it or munch an occasional piece, you might try lightly misting the clean litter with water. This deterred all of mine from using it for anything other than a bathroom. Re Lost and Found Ferrets: Welcome home, Nip and Erik! You've been missed and worried over like you wouldn't believe... I'm glad you're home safe. Blessings, Carla & the Woozlemaniacs Litje, Turlough, Gaoth, Finn MacCumhail and Siobhan In Loving Memory of Quidni Rio Grande Domestic Ferret Club [Posted in FML issue 1527]