>I've had a relatively recent experience whereby an adopted ferret took >almost 3 months before being accepted into the group (in fact I posted >a similar post to you to the FML). I wouldn't worry to much about a new ferret being accepted into the group. When we first got our newest little girl which was about 4 months ago I was also worried about her getting along with our 2 other girls especially since they had pretty much been raised together so they were very bonded. Well it took time and it took a lot of patience on our part especially since I newest addition was deaf and had never been around other ferrets. We took it very slow kept them separated and then little by little we let them have contact through their cages or through the gate we had up to separate them..........also once in awhile I would introduce our baby to one of the originals by holding her and holding one of the others this went on for over a month. I then introduced them one on one which is wehre the fun started. Our deaf baby was terrified and she screamed every time one of them would come near her. This went on for awhile also till one day with the advice of another ferret owner/shelter owner I decided to put all 3 in a room and close the door with me inside to supervise. I have to say it wasn't a pretty sight but we did this everyday for several weeks after that I just let them all out together and if they got into a fight I would let it go until I thought our new baby was getting hurt or terrified. Now they all get along yes sometimes they have their fights but that is natual and I think one of the reasons that happens is because our little deaf baby really doesn't know how to play she thinks it is an aggressive act and she fights back. She also will scream like she was dying a lot of times. I would go running looking for her only to find her not even in contact with one of the others but she was still screaming. Now they fly through the house playing and having fun. A couple of weeks ago I started letting them sleep in the same cage during the day when I was up. With the exception of a few fights it has worked out great. They now all 3 sleep together and for the last 2 nights I have let them stay in the same cage with no problems. So it looks like we will be remodeling our two cages and connecting time together for more room................ I'm sorry this was so long but I just want everyone to know that with time and patience new fuzzies will be accepted into the group. So hang in there and best of luck to you and your cuties :) DianeK,wiggles,cocoa,cleo and daddy too!!! [Posted in FML issue 3146]