>From: "D.M. Vickery" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Delurking and Hopeing for some help >... When I try to introduce Pat to any of the other ferrets they go right >after him and the fur and other stuff flies. I have tried some of the >ways that I know to get them assimilated but nothing This is very normal. The kids have to set up some house rules with this new comer. The big thing is to see who will be the big boss, Alpha male or Alpha female, the big cheese, or the first to get treats. You see what I mean. It will take about two days, and after the screaming and wet necks and puff battles, the whole tribe will be friends. The leader of the tribe may or may not have changed, but as long as everyone knows who it is, all is well. One other thing, check for battle wounds and treat accordingly. And if the odds are 5 to 1, take away 4. Sincerely, David B. Brokaw Sweety, Nutcha, Farley, Tealy, Becka, Koti and Baby [Posted in FML issue 3109]