Hi listers- Anon wrote: >..."The theory is that ECE decimated the Marshall's Farm stock, and they >quickly isolated or quarantined whoever didn't have it, and are breeding >the heck out of those poor jills and shipping out the babies at an >unconscionable age in order to satisfy pet stores and try to hide the fact >that there is a problem..." I bought two babies - my son named the albino Pearl and the sable Squirmy, 4 days ago from a pet shop. The pet shop said they were 5 weeks old. They are from Marshall farms. So far, they are taking their dry ferret food and chicken ferret canned food just fine. Great appetites, - both lively, playful and sweet when they're not sleeping! But I am worried that the dry food is not the best for such youngsters. I'm going to take them to the vet and see what they think. After reading up on them, I think that 5 weeks old is very young to be weaned. They are about 6-7 inches long, not including tail. Based on size, do you think they are really 5 weeks? Thanks for any advice. -Gail [Posted in FML issue 2286]