Hi, it's me again. I normally wouldn't ever post twice in one day, but a great opportunity has come up and I have some questions. There is a magazine that I won't name, but it frequently has stuff on ferrets, even though the magazine isn't exclusively devoted to them, and they are seeking interns for next summer. To be hired, you have to submit a story to them. Since I am a magazine journalism major, I REALLY want this! (even though it's in California...sigh). I thought I'd do my story on the effects of early altering on ferrets...not just the negatives, I'll try to find positives to balance the story....Mostly what I'm looking for is any references dealing with the subject if you know of them...statistics, figures, respected vet opinions...etc...If you run a shelter or breeding operation and you have anything to add on the subject, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! Also. I think my roommate's ferret, Cosette, is deaf. How can you tell for sure? Has anyone shoulder trained a deaf ferret? If they can't hear the newspapers rustle, what's an alternative method for this? (she isn't afraid of falling) Have a great day, and kiss your ferret for me. (while Reverend Maynard is away, the jills will play) --->Kelly |\__\ /__/| Head of Animal Optometry | o o o o | "Damn you, Let the Rabbits wear glasses" / =p= =q= \ University of Houston | | Reverend Maynard: "I'm not looking at you." Edie: "Snore, squeak." ** "A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself." ** (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead) [Posted in FML issue 1754]