Starting a family - Page 24

Tak · 11-12-2008, 23:24

I've been using Errol and Vimes as tissues (they are so dopey

) They didn't live in the same cage as Greebo but they all know something isn't right, even the girls.
Carrot and Nobby seem okish at the moment - they are use to breaks from one another because of shows and stuff, it'll be tomorrow and at least a few days after that I need to keep an eye on them.
It just hasn't sunk in yet that he has gone

Mark · 12-12-2008, 00:08

Sorry to hear that Sam.

Farewell Greebo and hope you've found your brothers.

_dogma_ · 12-12-2008, 18:32

Oh no

I'm really sorry to hear that, poor little man. Have fun at rainbow bridge Greebo!

Hugs go to you and the ratlets.

Tak · 12-12-2008, 18:54

Thanks.
This morning when I checked on them before work, Nobby ran to the door and then looked confused - it was like he was saying "aren't you bringing him home now?"

I've checked on them tonight and Nobby is just curled up in the hammock - he didn't even stick his head out to say hello like he always does

I'm meant to be cleaning the cages out tonight but I think I'll give them all corn on the cob as they love it and make such a mess and then clean them all out tomorrow during the day.

Tak · 17-01-2009, 12:56

Reg Shoe has a swollen hot foot.

He doesn't seem in pain with it but I have him on baby calpol and metacam. I think it is probably a sprain/bash from where when he was asleep with Magrat in the igloo, Esme pushed it down the ramp.
He currently has the run (hop) of the sofa and a cozy set up in the cat carrier (its my usual set up for injuries/illnesses/stays that will only be for a couple of days). Meds are being delivered on bits of hot cross buns so he is enjoying himself

If here is no improvement by Monday he'll be off to the vet as then I will be suspecting that he has something more like Cmots arthritis and will need antibiotics.
Checked with Claire and its about a year since he was denadded and he is about 18 months old which is actually about the same times/age Cmot was with his first flare up - hopefully just an odd coincidence.

And some photo spam because I can

The three of them:

The little madam:

Magrat who took part in her first show last weekend and got described as "very pretty" and "quite laid back":

The man in question (before injury)

Knipples · 17-01-2009, 13:16

How the chuff did you get the three of them to sit still long enough for a group pic!

I try and try with my bunnies because i'd love one of the two of them together, but one or the other always hops off the minute I get my camera out.

Tak · 17-01-2009, 13:19

They all try and climb towards you if you get too close to the sofa so you sit just out of reach

That or shake the sweetie jar/open a packet and they all rush to the sound

SidewinderINC · 17-01-2009, 17:21

Those pics are fantastic! I want to play!!!

Tak · 17-01-2009, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

Those pics are fantastic! I want to play!!!

Thanks hun

I get a lot of practice taking photos of the rats

And you know where I am; they never say no to being fussed over

Belmit · 18-01-2009, 17:16

Second to last pic needs a 'Damn youse!' caption.

11-12-2008, 23:24	#231
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I've been using Errol and Vimes as tissues (they are so dopey ) They didn't live in the same cage as Greebo but they all know something isn't right, even the girls. Carrot and Nobby seem okish at the moment - they are use to breaks from one another because of shows and stuff, it'll be tomorrow and at least a few days after that I need to keep an eye on them. It just hasn't sunk in yet that he has gone __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

12-12-2008, 18:32	#233
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	Oh no I'm really sorry to hear that, poor little man. Have fun at rainbow bridge Greebo! Hugs go to you and the ratlets. __________________

12-12-2008, 18:54	#234
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Thanks. This morning when I checked on them before work, Nobby ran to the door and then looked confused - it was like he was saying "aren't you bringing him home now?" I've checked on them tonight and Nobby is just curled up in the hammock - he didn't even stick his head out to say hello like he always does I'm meant to be cleaning the cages out tonight but I think I'll give them all corn on the cob as they love it and make such a mess and then clean them all out tomorrow during the day. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

17-01-2009, 12:56	#235
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Reg Shoe has a swollen hot foot. He doesn't seem in pain with it but I have him on baby calpol and metacam. I think it is probably a sprain/bash from where when he was asleep with Magrat in the igloo, Esme pushed it down the ramp. He currently has the run (hop) of the sofa and a cozy set up in the cat carrier (its my usual set up for injuries/illnesses/stays that will only be for a couple of days). Meds are being delivered on bits of hot cross buns so he is enjoying himself If here is no improvement by Monday he'll be off to the vet as then I will be suspecting that he has something more like Cmots arthritis and will need antibiotics. Checked with Claire and its about a year since he was denadded and he is about 18 months old which is actually about the same times/age Cmot was with his first flare up - hopefully just an odd coincidence. And some photo spam because I can The three of them: The little madam: Magrat who took part in her first show last weekend and got described as "very pretty" and "quite laid back": The man in question (before injury) __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

17-01-2009, 13:19	#237
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	They all try and climb towards you if you get too close to the sofa so you sit just out of reach That or shake the sweetie jar/open a packet and they all rush to the sound __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

12-12-2008, 00:08	#232
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Sorry to hear that Sam. Farewell Greebo and hope you've found your brothers.

17-01-2009, 13:16	#236
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	How the chuff did you get the three of them to sit still long enough for a group pic! I try and try with my bunnies because i'd love one of the two of them together, but one or the other always hops off the minute I get my camera out.

17-01-2009, 17:21	#238
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	Those pics are fantastic! I want to play!!! __________________ No Sig.

18-01-2009, 17:16	#240
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Second to last pic needs a 'Damn youse!' caption. __________________