Dear Jean and Barbara - Sorry to hear you are having such problems with Cashew! However, I think you should stick with her, and just give her the patience she needs. Cage biting is something that ferrets will do when they want to get out. However, if you take them out when they cage bite, it only reinforces the behavior. Slinky used to do this when he was young, and I got him to stop by telling him "No" with a light whap on his nose when he started. I agree it is heartbreaking to watch them do this, but training requires being tough. If they get really bad, spraying bitter apple on the cage sides one time may help, although this probably isn't a great idea (you don't want her disliking being in her cage). Regarding biting - the FAQ has good tips on this, and time generally helps mellow a ferret out somewhat, but you have to be willing to take the time and be firm with Cashew. It will be worth it - you'll be rewarded with years of affection and fun, but it takes some work. Good luck! - Mason [Posted in FML issue 1162]