Hello to all I have read about this problem before and I understand that some ferrets just don't do well in group. but, I'm hoping for some insight. We have had Wheezy for the last 4 yrs she is small , healthy, and we love her with our whole hearts. Well, I have just taken in 3 new ferrets : Noah a very laid back male, Livia (a very curious, active, stubborn female just looking for trouble), and then Coco an older female ( pour baby. lived in a cage hanging from a tree for two year in all types of weather) she is very sweet and easy going. Both of the Jill's lived by themselves and have adapted very well to Noah and the other jill. Wheezy on the other hand is not adapting very well. At 1st I thought it was Wheezy that was attacking Coco and chasing Liv. Only once have I seen Wheezey and Livia chasing each other in the clear tube. I assumed they were playing , I was so excited !: ) Now it looks like Coco and Liv are both ganging up against My Wheezy. Liv & Coco will go into the bed room hunt Wheezy down and proceed to grab her. Wheezy starts sounding like a squeaky toy and usually one of the Jill's has her by the neck . I can't stand to watch this and I always break it up. How does the social structure work with ferrets ? Have there been any study's done? Documentaries ? I need some experts to let me know how to handle this. I am worried that this stress will make Wheezie sick. I have a ferret room for the new 3 but, I do like to let them out. When I do let them out I can see their little brains going : " lets go find that other ferret and let her know who's in charge here." " If she won't play with us, we'll just beat her up !" They can have the run of the whole house and they go straight to the bedroom door and start scratching to get in. Thank for any and all advice, Annie : Wheezie, Liv, Coco, and Noah boy % [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 2873]