don’t have to look at the calendar to know what time of year it is — my ferrets tell me. This month, I’m reminded it’s late spring because there’s incessant scratching; all of my ferrets have been segregated. Keen to mingle, the inhabitants of my cages also emit a potent cocktail of musty aromas and high-octane hormones. This year, I have decided to breed a couple of litters. I am keen to expand my team. I am also keen to supply a few of my friends with some fresh stock for the forthcoming winter’s work. Exchanging ferrets is one of the great joys of this game and used to be very common among
