Hi all! I don't write very often, but I thought this subject was quite interesting and would like to see what type of hardcore data can be found on this subject. as for our fuzzies... Esmeralda (hearing fert) - 1...the sweetest, but clueless ferret Speedy (hearing fert) - 3...the only boy in the business Moustache (hearing fert) - 2...one of those spider ferrets, just doesnt know how to climb down Bijou (deaf ferret) - 5...seems like other senses increased for her lack of hearing...smartest little rat we have Waardenburg syndrome studies might prove that most deaf ferrets are slower, but i guess Bijou might prove to be one of the exceptions... Has any one else seen this in deaf ferrets? dan [Posted in FML issue 3793]