Standards for Ferrets

I am not an expert on baby ferrets, but I have seen these babies in pet stores that are far too young to be taken from their mothers. I brought home a baby ferret, who was no more than 5 or six weeks old, because he was starving in his cage. He was too little to eat the kibble that he was offered. He only had little milk teeth.

Right now, we have the opportunity to do something about it because the USDA is seeking public input. They are asking about minimum standards for the care, treatment, and transport of ferrets. The details are available at the Ferret Congress site, including sample letters and the original petition that was filed.
http://www.ferretcongress.org/USDA/USDA.html

If you have encountered baby ferrets that have been taken from their
mothers too young, or have comments about the standard of care needed
for ferrets, this is your time to share them.

It would be particularly good if those of you that breed or rescue
ferrets could comment, since you are experts.

I'm writing my letter today, please consider writing yours.

Julianne Gentile