Hi All, Well, I visited the local shelter the other day and ended up bringing two home. They were a package deal given up by the previous owner because she supposedly could not care for them properly due to a busy schedule. Crystal, the female, is a one year old albino, and the male, yet unnamed, is also a year old and is a big lovable sable. Crystal has a biting problem that will have to be cured. She is probably the hardest biter I've had to deal with so far. She dosen't seem to do it maliciously, but boy does she make it hurt. The new male is a real sweetheart, dosen't bite or even nip at all. The biggest problem, however, is Mickey mainly, and Niki secondly. They don't seem to like the newcomers. Mickey has attacked them both. He will run after them, grab one by the neck and then drag the unlucky, screaming victim across the floor. Naturally I break it up immediately and scold Mickey. This morning after the newcomers spent the night in the cage away from Mickey, I decided to see how Niki would get along w/ Crystal. Well, 2 minutes after being in the cage, Niki was doing the same thing to poor Crystal. What do I do about this problem? I know that there is an adjustment period for everyone to get used to the idea of being together in harmony. It is only the second day, but is this fairly normal to see this kind of aggression towards newcomers, and about how long is the average adjustment period till they accept one another. Right now, the new ones are out and exploring the place, Niki is in her drawer sleeping, and beastboy Mickey is in the cage for being so mean. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks... Fred R. Wilm., DE [Posted in FML issue 1290]