Ferret greetings, I have been following all the different posts concerning Kodo, ferret legality, feral ferrets, supposed threat from ferrets, etc. and I have a question. In several posts there were references made to ferrets being baby killers and baby maimers. Could someone clarify this for me? Where and how did these statements originate? I would like to know because if I should ever be put in the position to denounce these allegations I would like info to back it up. All the various posts are so informative, except I am at a loss when it comes to the issues of ferrets being a threat to babies. Dave Les- I just read your posts concerning Mary Grace Strobieski (Sp?). Your letter to her superior was very well written and I applaud your approach. I have had to explain to my son (5 yo) about Kodo and I don't think he quite understood, but I will continue to tell him. Margaret Merchant- I am not Celtic (I think. Bio-father skipped when I was a baby). My heritage to my knowledge is Polish and German from my mother and French and Cheerokee from my father. At least that is all my mother can remember concerning cerning his ethnic background. Anyway, the point is I enjoy your wit even if I have no Celtic blood in me. One thing, I find it sad that you have to warn people, but if it helps keep you out of trouble with some people, than more power to you. Keep the laugh lines open and to heck with those who don't take the time to get to know you or understand you. To Cobra in FFZ: The fur loss could be a sign of adrenal, but also stress. The bites marks and scabs could also be a sign that there is some aggressive behavior when you are not watching. My albino (RB) lost his fur and then would have red marks on his neck from the two girls I brought home. Rufus was an only ferret for four years. When I separated them - I put Rufus back in his own cage - his fur began to grow back. I still let them play together, but the girls would go in one cage and Rufus in another. However, when his time did come because of something unrelated his necropsy showed signs of adrenal disease. So don't rule that out. As for the weight issue, the one ferret could be hogging the food dish. To whoever had the car ride tip: I tried something similar but different. I used the passenger seat, but instead of the seatbelts I used the headrest. I gave Kalie enough leash to move around without going off the seat and then wrapped the rest of the leash around the headrest, making sure it was not raised. Worked like a charm. Bob C: I am deeply sorry not to have said anything sooner, but here it is. My condolences on your father and I hope your mother is doing better. Your family is in our prayers. By the way, love your posts. Bob Jacobs: My condolences to you and your family on the loss of Kodo. It is sad it had to happen and I think it is outrageous for the state to kick you while you are down. My family will light a candle at church (St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, IL) for you, your family and Kodo. Hang in there. We will keep you in our prayers. Our prayers and love to ALL fuzzies and their owners. Ferret hugs & kisses, Donelle, Christian, and Sebastian (silly humans) Kalie - the dainty little ferret lady Moose - Musashi, the samurai ferret Wiskers - Queen of tug of war [Posted in FML issue 1980]