Hi Sheena - Excellent commentary on breeders and breeding! I think that you about said it all and very well too. The only thing that I would add is that small breeders are not breeding for the money! Maintaining breeding ferrets and raising kits is an expensive and time consuming operation that entails a lot of dedication, not to mention sleepless nights The majority of those of us who breed do so in an effort to bring healthy, happy hand raised kits to people who will love them. Our "profit" is in the joy they give. Sound altruistic? Well, folks, that is simply the way it is. Cheers, Meg [Posted in FML issue 1764]