My ferrets were also scared of the water when they were kits. What I did to help them get used to the water is to put on a bathing suit and get into the bathtub with them. Then, if one showed signs of anxiety, I could comfort it while still keeping it close to the water. Now they love bath time and all three are avid underwater swimmers Samuel Lloyd Kinsey [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1014]