Wow! My family has grown the past two weeks. First the new girls from MetroFerret, and now 3 who were surrendered to me today. The girls: Named Lucy and Willow, although the names will probably change to fit with my group and reflect their personalities. We are still debating and trying to get Willow to come out of her shell. Lucy, not a problem. We are thinking Fox or Vixen cause that is what she acts like. Both are a bit shy and afraid of people, but are no longer nipping and actually want to play. Both are being treated for ear mites (along with everyone else in the family. Nobody else showed ear mites, but we are taking no chances). Once we get some wait on these babies, they will be in great shape! I cannot believe anyone would dump these sweethearts! They got their shots last week and were ADV negative. They were introduced to Bear Bonnie, and Clyde today. No problems. They integrated well and played in the room for a couple of hours. Them, we separated them and off to their own enclosures. 5 sables. Boy, a blur of fur is hard to identify! Bonnie is the only easy one, being very, very petite. The bunch: Made a short run to PN. Picked up 3 new ferrets and two small cages. Well, I thought Bear was big. OMG! These litter mates (8 months old), the boys (Mo and Curly) are HUGE! And, very, um, plump, very plump. Mo has earned the name Gimmley and Curly looks like a Bilbo. they are littermates and very attached. The girl, well, I am in love! she is the image of my Star! A bit darker on the shoulders and a few black spots on the chest, but a silver mitt who could be Star, even to the star on her back (well, it is not as distinct, but is there!). % months old just a baby, and in wonderful shape. All tested negative for ADV today, so will introduce in a few days. They get there second round of shots on Monday. boy, these boys are big! Bear, who reacted badly to his shot, has recovered fully and has taken well to the girls. Well, he has taken to them. He doesn't bite or play rough, but likes to use his body to smush them. They get annoyed and nip him, and he is loving every minute of it. These girls are gonna fit in wonderfully with my group. Gail and her Giggle of Ferrets Bonnie and Clyde Beorn Bear, missing Star of Eris Lucy and Willow, AKA Io and Fox/Vixen Mo, Curly, and Samantha, AKA Gimmely, Bilbo?, and Astera [Posted in FML issue 3710]