I am looking for some help with my 7 month old ferret Samantha who is deaf. I am having trouble socializing her. She is still very nippy and quite jumpy as you can imagine. This is making it difficult to cuddle and handle her. I try to not startle her when I am letting her out of her cage I gently make sure she is awake first. I have also been trying to use signs with my hands to come to me but, she thinks my fingers are a toy. I also have been scruffing her when she bites but, without being able to hear my stern voice I find it is not as effective. Please help Cheryl [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 3541]