<Friends or Foes?> This is for those having problems with ferrets getting along. We had Buddy approx. 6 months when we decided to get our Tessa. She was only 6 wks old when we brought her home and Buddy was 1 1/2 yrs old (we think). We put Tessa down and Buddy out of his cage and the first thing he did was start dragging her around by the scruff and trying to stuff her in his sleeping box. She would just screech! So I would pull him off and we would try this again. Finally I gave up and let nature take its course. Buddy would put Tessa in the box and then stand guard. After a few minutes she would climb out and he would scruff her and then he just started playing with her. I guess the "who's dominant" game was decided and he knew he had won! To this day when he grabs her by the scruff she'll go limp and then he'll let go. Buddy did the same with each of our new ones. Crystal was 6 wks old when we brought her home and Buddy then 2-3 and Tessa 1 yr old both educated Crys as to their pecking order. Bandit followed two weeks later. I felt so sorry for him in that cage all alone :) and he was 12 weeks old. Same story, except he was definitely faster than Buddy <grin> When Rascal was rescued and came to live with the crew he was already a year old and bigger than Buddy, but that didn't stop Buddy from teaching him as to who the Patriarch is of this clan! To this day (one yr later) Rascal will try to usurp Buddy's position but Buddy still wins. I have learned to just let them work it out amongst themselves. They all sleep together in their 3-story condo. When out playing they have been known to gang up on one member but then another time they get out-smarted if mom joins in and evens the odds. I would just let your kids sleep together and stay together in the same cage so they can work it out to their satisfaction. It might take a few rounds but they'll adjust. Good Luck! <Do ferts use all the levels of a cage?> On the subject of cages. We made an addition to our cage by buying a $25 rabbit cage that was 24x24x24 and attached it to the top of our existing 2-story cage. We then cut a hole and put in a ramp so the fuzzies then had two full sections to sleep and play on and the bottom for the litter boxes. We put a blue jean leg over the ramps (jeans don't shred easily and won't tangle in their claws) on the two layers I bought fake sheepskin at Wal-Mart in the dog section (they use this to line kennels) this is easily cut to fit and washable. It also doesn't shred. For their sleeping comfort I put in one of those sleeping cushions you buy for cats/dogs and it too is washable. Yes, our crew uses all levels. They sleep on either of the top two levels, there is water on both levels with food on the second level. We recently added another cage to the bottom (connected to the side) for Tessa (she's been diagnosed with Lymphosarcoma and has good days and bad.). I also put a food dish and a water bottle on that section with her towels and a t-shirt. She has taken to sleeping down there alot. What's funny is when the other four want to sleep there with her--it gets a little crowded! That section is only 12x12x24. My SO says the ferrets have fancier living quarters than we do and he calls it the "Ferret Condo." Bandit has apparently been recruited to FLO! We were sitting in the living room when I heard the computer's speaker phone come on!!! I went into the dining room where the computer system is and sure enough there's Bandit on the keyboard with his nose up against the screen :) I'm sure if I had left him there long enough he would have dialed more than just one number. It's a good thing the mouse wasn't on the on-line button. <Grin> Buddy (I am KING! ) Tessa (I am the Contessa and very sweet and lovable--Mom can I have more medicine?) Crystal (a.k.a. White Witch, I'm the one that taught ya'll how to climb that gate!) Bandit (don't bother me, I'm busy hiding my stuffed bears and learning this 'puter stuff!) Rascal ( When's snacks? Hey, Tessa's medicine is good!) [Posted in FML issue 1520]