I know it seems like I asked this only a few months ago with the late Paddington, but I'm having some trouble with with Mhaire and Kian accepting Kyla Sienna. Mhaire snaps at her just to be spiteful. Kian tries to wrestle with her. I need some advice on a plan I have. I've been told that the only way to get them to integrate is to simply let them out together. My intention is to let the three of them loose in the bath room and let them work it out in there with myself supervising. I can break up attacks that look like they're getting too rough. The floor is all tile so it will be easy to clean when Kyla skunks someone, and I can use the tub for time outs. I'll bring in food and water (for ferret and human consumtion and some blankest for naps. And there we'll sit until things are worked out. Now, my major concern with this plan is Kyla. She's skittish about being touched on her back, and goes into absolute hesterics when Kian so much as puts a paw on her back. I suspect that this is because of her former owner. For those of you not familiar with the story, this man was trying to breed ferrets, and was terrified of them. He would just toss a male into the cage with a female, then yank the male out. Something traumatic must have happened during this process, and being grabbed in the back of the neck upsets her. I'm worried that my plan may do more to traunative her than integrate her. I would like other peoples input before I even consider putting this plan into opperation. Perhaps someone can suggest some modifications that would give it a greater chance of success. Either answer here or e-mail me. [Posted in FML issue 1366]