Chucklebunnies!

Hello. I haven’t added to this for ages, due to sadness. Little Ishmael died, mother of fifteen little baby hamsters I gave away to girls at school. It was very sudden, which worried me a lot, so I have been keeping a vigilant watch on the two boys but they’re both fine. I’m not entirely sure what I could do to help a sick hamster who would die overnight, but it helps to see the boys each morning, getting up out of bed and coming to see me - coming to see what food I’ve brought them anyhow!

Tex has just one more week before he is neutered. This is a single day operation apparently, next Weds I shall take him to the vets first thing and pick him up after work. This is supposed to make him less aggressive etc, but he simply isn’t aggressive anyway. He asks for cuddles, crouching down and staying perfectly still so that he can be picked up. He even rings the bell on a toy in their run and then tries to climb into the bag if I sit down at the computer where he can see me. I think it’s a hint, but I haven’t given in yet. My rabbit is trying to train me…..how familiar is this to rabbit owners! Tex’s picture is on the front page of this site, if you want to see an amazingly cuddly dwarf rabbit!

Tex did the submission thing, lying right down and pushing his face just under Columbia’s chin as I started to stroke Columbia while I sat in their run. Columbia stayed there, for the stroking which she loves, chuckling away, and Tex worked his way forwards then settled down completely. Totally relaxed. Columbia is the oldest guinea pig and very much in charge by the way. Fascinating behaviour. I found myself relaxing too, almost falling asleep, feeling happy to be with them.

Sarah