I have a question for Pam, as well as the other folks who have made a serious study of the relative merits of the various brands of ferret foods. I've carefully followed the discussions posted here about various brands of ferret foods, and gathered that the consensus favors Totally Ferret, Mazuri, and 8 in 1. While I've been feeding my babies a mix of Iams Kitten and Max Kitten for years, everything you all have written has convinced me that one of the three listed above would be better for them. The problem is, none except 8 In 1 is available anywhere in the state of New Mexico. Efforts to convince pet stores to order TF or Mazuri have been met with stony refusal. Now I know that TF can be ordered directly from the manufacturer, from what I've read on this list. But adding a shipping charge on top of its already VERY steep price just pushes it clear out of my price range (I have LOTS of animals to feed!) My question, therefore, is about the relative merit of 8 in 1. I can get that here (I only have to drive 150 miles, roundtrip to get it). Is it as good as TF? Better for my babies than Iams Kitten? If it truly is in their best interest, I'll make the trip and switch them over to 8 In 1. I guess I just want to be sure it is worth it for them, before I switch them to a more expensive, more difficult to obtain food. What does everyone think? I appreciate advice. Barbara Austin, Yancy and Wolfie [Posted in FML issue 1668]