When I was looking for two polecats for me and my boys,everybody said they had handled them from day one,but half the time they tell you that ,just to sell them to you,some were in some right states living in shyt,dreadfull,these are my first two and next time I buy some I shall have a bit more of what to look for etc,ive picked up so good info on this forum,from many helpful people,mine are fed on chicken rabbit,and the dry food james well beloved