I am a new owner of a 5 month old Jill (first-time fuzzy owner). She's a sweet little thing when she wants to be, but sure gets riled up easily - then she becomes extremely nippy (she literally attacks and bites my feet - even when we're perfectly still). She's still settling in, so I know that part of it is her age and the new environment. However, I do want to curb this tendency as soon as possible. I really want a cuddly fuzzy if possible. I'm trying to handle her and let her get comfortable and familiar with her new surroundings, but she doesn't seem to be getting better. Are there tricks to getting them comfortable around you? I have the Feratone, and that seems to work to a point. Also, I've purchase a couple of books and read some FAQ's, so I have read and tried a couple of the "usual" ways for curbing the biting, but I thought perhaps you "experts" might have some additional suggestions. Her previous owner (local family that had a litter) taught her to give kisses and she's done that once with me. But I think that was mostly because she forgot it was me ; ) If you have any suggestions/sites/books that I could check out on raising ferrets I would really appreciate it. Signed, Tammi and Jasmine!! [Posted in FML issue 1839]