Hi everyone, Well, last night I took the plunge again and got another ferret. Now I have 3! I believe this new guy (HodgePodge) is deaf. He does not respond at all to even the loudest, sharpest noises and he has the color pattern associated with deafness. I would like advice from any deaf ferret owners out there about what I should expect. How do I handle him differently than a hearing ferret? How do I train him? Obviously shouting "No" when he is digging in my plants will not work. Also, I'd like to know what color to call him. He is rather unusual. His head and neck are white with large butterscotch patches, his eyes are dark red, his shoulders and front legs are dark sable, his back is silver to his hips then his back legs are dark sable, all four feet are white and his belly is yellow/white with butterscotch and sable blotches and the tip of his tail is white. Now you know why his name is HodgePodge!!! I know it sounds horrible, but he is actually really cute once you get used to him. By the way, my other two accepted him instantly and my female put him to sleep last night grooming him. How cute! Thanks in advance for all the great help! Valerie [Posted in FML issue 1314]