Hello again FML'rs : It's been a while since I posted, due to the new addition of ( Simba) to the rest of the family ( Bambi , nichi, and Rambo .) Well my little one only 7- 8 weeks then , was a carrier of ECE . I have been so busy taking care of these babies ,, and I got stressed out . It took about 2 weeks 1/2 to get them to eat on their own . They lost a lot of weight ,, 2 of them were hospitalized , in other words ,, for few days I almost regretted buying my little Simba . Well , now that everyone is doing better ,, and they are back to eating and playing ,, It was time to introduced Simba to the gang . This week was the dreadful event ,, Oh boy did I forget what was like ,, they did what you know they do when there's a new one in the house. Simba even pooped himself ,, ( just that once ) The first day was the worst on my opinion ,, I was shaking so bad,, I was watching so close and braking them every so often for timeouts They checked out his cage , they refuse to eat where he has eating ,, but they will pooped his cage . ( Except nichi , she doesn't care one way or the other ) in fact Simba beats the crap ( playing ) of course out of nichi . Rambo , he's 2 years old , he NOW seems to be somewhat friendlier with him ,,but watches like a hawk the new one , and sometimes they go at it . But ,,, Bambi ( the older one ) she's about 1 pd. 1/2 " she lost a lot of weight because of the ECE " She is very VOCAL and goes after him like a bullet . She cries when she 's the one attacking the new one ? I remember her doing that when Rambo was introduced,, Simba is now 3 mo. old BUT the vet told me he is big for his age. He has gained a lot of weight since I got him . He has huge paws , and weights about 3 pds. He eats like nobody's bissness . And plays like no tomorrow . If it was up to him he wouldn't sleep , he'd be up playing all day and night . The other ones are very active too , but after an hour of play , they go to sleep,, in their new bed that I bought them . I haven't had time to potty train the new one yet or to teach him how to ROLL over like the others , but I will as soon as they become better friends . I have to supervise every encounter EVERY ONE OF THEM . Because Simba is now giving them a front . He is defending himself . My little Simba is very messy eating and sinks his WHOLE FACE in the water bowl .... he almost takes a bath in this BOWL . I remember the other ones doing the same thing when they were younger too . I know it will be a matter of time before they get along . I have a question for anyone who could answer : WHY IS IT THAT , they seem to love my husband more than anything on this world ? My husband don't do anything for them ?.... other than play and give them treats ,,, BUT SO DO I !! When my husband comes home IT'S THE 4 TH OF JULY for the ferrets why ? I bend over backwards for my babies ,, I must confess , I even bought them ( baby blankets ) for the winter <G> And what NOT ! everything the best for my little ones ! And yet ,, hubby comes home and he gets the attention and puppy eyes you wouldn't believe !! from these weasels . I'm jealous,,:( Well got to go for now ..!! till next time stay healthy everyone ! Owned by Rambo - Bambi - nichi- and now Simba the majesty . [Posted in FML issue 1725]