We recently (3 weeks ago) added two new ferrets to our existing two. The new ones (Chanel[Female] and Panda-Bear[Female]) get along fine, although they were not raised together. They have been in the same cage together at a wildlife rehab hospital for the past 4 to 6 months. Our first two ferrets (Bandit[Male] and Coco[Female])were raised together from infancy, and have definitely established an alpha and beta ferret relationship. Coco is the queen ferret in that pair. When we first put the four of them together, it seemed like Coco was going to retain her crown. She went around and beat up all the other ferrets and we figured all was cool. After a day or two, Chanel started beating on all three of the other ferrets. She seems to focus mostly on Coco, and will chase her all around the house. We have tried scruffing her, putting her in time out and just holding her, but whenever the four of them get together, someone is beating up or chasing somebody else. The current status is: Chanel beats up Coco and Bandit. Coco beats up Panda-Bear. Bandit and Panda-Bear get along grudgingly. Poor Bandit and Panda-Bear don't get to beat up anybody :( For now, they stay in seperate cages (Bandit & Coco and Chanel & Panda-Bear) except when supervised. We are looking for suggestions on how to get them in a single room without any bloodbaths. Their winter quarters (when we aren't home) is an oversized closet, and we would like to not have two "ferret rooms." Thanks in advance for any information. [BIG, is there any way for people to email me replies when I post anonymously?] [Moderator's note: No, though if I remember who posted a particular anon posting I'll forward mail if it's sent to me. BIG] -Peter & Karen -The fearless fighting foursome -3 very confused cats, "Quick, get rid of them before they multiply again!" [Posted in FML issue 1292]