The question has been posed - >Has there been a noticable increase in the price of ferrets in the stores >OR have the pet stores been using a different source due to increased >ferret costs from MF? In Fort Collins, Colorado, the largest independent store has switched from MF to a Canadian breeder (unknown) because MF increased their prices so much. The employee who told me this felt is was directly related to their reputation/ego - in that they could charge a premium price for being the best known breeder. (HIS/HER THOUGHTS-NOT MINE). My thoughts - they didn't choose the best new source/they're not doing much for socialization - as the kits that have been in lately have been nasty biters. I can see how the market allows and *encourages the best known in an industry to keep prices at the top of what the market can handle. Wow, I hope I didn't just fan the fire... Happy fuzzy thoughts, Tara [Posted in FML issue 2288]