Starting a family - Page 13

Garp · 01-01-2008, 19:35

Belmit · 02-01-2008, 10:26

Really sorry Sam.

Pickers · 02-01-2008, 10:29

So sorry Sam, especially as we have been preoccupied with our new addition. I hope everyone manages to cope with the change. xx

Tak · 18-02-2008, 08:31

After Merlin was PTS, I realised that I was going to have to look at getting some babies to go in with Dibbler and Greebo. If one of them were to die, I would end up with a lone rat, which is not a good thing.

At the time though, I was looking at rescue and rehome ads and while I felt sad for the ratties, I couldn't find that bit of emotion needed to offer them a place here. I was still missing Merlin too much.

A couple of weeks ago, I got given a cage which would be suitable for babies to live in while I did introductions with the old boys, so I decided it was time to at least seriously look.

A couple of days after that, Jo (who I got Cmot from) and Jayne (a very knowledgeable rat owner/soon to be breeder) mentioned they were off on a rescue run - 3 adults, 6 baby boys and 7 baby girls.

I was originally going to ask for 3 boys but 2 had already been reserved before Jayne even got them home so it was 2 or 4. I knew 4 would be too many for me, so I stuck with 2.

We collected Carrot and Nobby yesterday. They are still seriously tiny and even have their baby fur. I actually have a birthday for these guys - 4th January.

Carrot is slightly darker and bigger than Nobby. Nobby is very skittish still and nearly has a white head spot - I'll have to see if it develops more as he gets older.

Carrot at the back

Carrot with a DVD case (for size comparison)

Showing the colour difference

Nobby showing off his whiskers and ears

Nobby

Carrot

Since I first saw some photos of gingers, I have wanted some

Going to let them settle down for a couple of days, get them use to us, and being handled, then I'll start intros - hopefully where they are so young, Greebo and Dibbler won't see them as a "threat" so will just accept them.

Garp · 18-02-2008, 10:54

Awwwwww cute rats

vix · 18-02-2008, 13:25

Nawwrrrr /steals....

JUMPURS · 18-02-2008, 22:19

I want nobby!!

Roberta · 19-02-2008, 09:05

Awwwwwwwwww. Babies!

Belmit · 19-02-2008, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

look at him standing up

Like a little Rory Calhoon!

Tak · 19-02-2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

look at him standing up

I love that pic esp the way the whiskers are lit up - it may not be brilliant but to get a non-blurry photo of one standing is a miracle in itself

01-01-2008, 19:35	#121
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02-01-2008, 10:26	#122
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Really sorry Sam. __________________

02-01-2008, 10:29	#123
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	So sorry Sam, especially as we have been preoccupied with our new addition. I hope everyone manages to cope with the change. xx __________________ Pictures

18-02-2008, 08:31	#124
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	After Merlin was PTS, I realised that I was going to have to look at getting some babies to go in with Dibbler and Greebo. If one of them were to die, I would end up with a lone rat, which is not a good thing. At the time though, I was looking at rescue and rehome ads and while I felt sad for the ratties, I couldn't find that bit of emotion needed to offer them a place here. I was still missing Merlin too much. A couple of weeks ago, I got given a cage which would be suitable for babies to live in while I did introductions with the old boys, so I decided it was time to at least seriously look. A couple of days after that, Jo (who I got Cmot from) and Jayne (a very knowledgeable rat owner/soon to be breeder) mentioned they were off on a rescue run - 3 adults, 6 baby boys and 7 baby girls. I was originally going to ask for 3 boys but 2 had already been reserved before Jayne even got them home so it was 2 or 4. I knew 4 would be too many for me, so I stuck with 2. We collected Carrot and Nobby yesterday. They are still seriously tiny and even have their baby fur. I actually have a birthday for these guys - 4th January. Carrot is slightly darker and bigger than Nobby. Nobby is very skittish still and nearly has a white head spot - I'll have to see if it develops more as he gets older. Carrot at the back Carrot with a DVD case (for size comparison) Showing the colour difference Nobby showing off his whiskers and ears Nobby Carrot Since I first saw some photos of gingers, I have wanted some Going to let them settle down for a couple of days, get them use to us, and being handled, then I'll start intros - hopefully where they are so young, Greebo and Dibbler won't see them as a "threat" so will just accept them. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH! Last edited by Tak; 18-02-2008 at 20:59.

18-02-2008, 10:54	#125
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18-02-2008, 13:25	#126
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Nawwrrrr /steals.... __________________

18-02-2008, 22:19	#127
JUMPURS Columbian Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glesgae Posts: 98	I want nobby!! __________________ You have come here because society has no further use for you. This place will now become your holding pen until our death. I am very good at this business because I make all the rules. But if you break any of my rules, you will find that there is life after death.

19-02-2008, 09:05	#128
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Awwwwwwwwww. Babies! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...