To Bill: Until Alexander puts some size and weight on, keep them apart! This ferret is much too small to take care of himself right now, and if Cedric is being particularly rough, the best thing to do is wait a few weeks until Alex is bigger. Some ferrets will adapt right off, others won't. IMO, when you get a new ferret, spend some one-on-one with the new addition yourself. there will be plenty of time for Alex to make friends with Cedric - it's more important right now for the 2 of you to develop a bond/relationship. If you force the issue at this point, you may only traumatize Alex. Keep them next to each other in separate cages/carriers for now - a baby this size will do quite well in a carrier at this point - there is time enough for a bigger cage with a playmate later. Debbie Riccio WNYFLFA Rochester, NY [Posted in FML issue 1560]