Sorry for the long lapse in blog updates. There hasn't really been much to report here though. We've had some pregnancy hopes that came and went since January, but only now do we really seem to be expecting. Phew.. after this long in trying it looks like we'll finally have eepers!
Fluer has grown up into a beautiful girl and has gorgeous curly hair. Her hair is better even than her mothers. Her ears are great and sit on either side of her head perfectly. They have very good setting and shape.
Tonks continues to be the bad girl of the group. She's a firey little thing and wants to do her own thing her own way and lord help you if you try to stop her! lol Niobe isn't fairing so well. We've been considering euthanasia for a while now and it is drawing close to her time. She's very thin, despite the baby food we feed her and the teeth trimmings seem to stress her out too badly to continue.
Athme's tumor has stopped growing thus far. (Knock on Wood) We are still considering removal, but chances are it would return all over again. If it starts growing again, we'll probably opt for surgery.
Everyone else is doing great. The ever young Masquerade, the stately Mab, cuddly Dobbie, and all the rest- Jericho (soon to be proud papa), Drizzt, Streaker, and Warf. We've noticed one of Warf's eyes is bigger than the other, perhaps from some small trauma. He's hairless, so he has sensitive eyes.
Other than that, nothing much to report. We're looking forward to the sounds and sight of chubby rittens. They'll be a welcome addition.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Some disappointment, but love is in the air!
We seperated SRF MacKenzie and Dobbie of RRR. We thought MacKenzie was pregnant, but she went into heat again today. Since the pairing has been unsuccessful this long, we have decided to pair MacKenzie with RH Jericho of RRR. 50% standard earred, 50% dumbo earred as wella s 50/50 standard coat and teddy rex coat. This litter could produce Black, Mink-based Buff, American Blue, Mink, possibly even Havanna. We're going to compare pedigrees before that list is finalized.
This will end my hope of creating a complete outcross line, but the litter should be wonderful regardless that it was not my first choice. Come Febuary, we will attempt to pair Dobbie of RRR with RH Fluer of RRR. Perhaps a younger girl will get his attention.
This will end my hope of creating a complete outcross line, but the litter should be wonderful regardless that it was not my first choice. Come Febuary, we will attempt to pair Dobbie of RRR with RH Fluer of RRR. Perhaps a younger girl will get his attention.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Another year passed, but still more ahead!
Sorry for the short lapse in updates. I've been sick, out of town, or just busy with work. We spent a nice few days in Georgia with some friends. Of course, I had to be sick throughout the whole trip, but it esd fun nonetheless.
We believe MacKenzie was in heat earlier this week, so her litter with Dobbie of RRR would not be expected until Feb. We've not witnessed any mating first hand. Dobbie is too much the gentleman perhaps lol MacKenzie's flirting, but he's not catching on as quickly as we'd hoped. Hopefully soon he'll get her hints! If this litter is not confirmed soon, we may pair her with RH Jericho of RRR. If that happens we'll try Dobbie again with RH Fluer of RRR.
Jericho, of 'Jeri' as he is sometimes called, is settling in well. He seems to have a dislike for our hairless boy, Warf, though, so introductions to the rest of the male crew are slow going. Mostly I think it is that we are afraid little Warf with his naked skin will get injured in a normal scuffle.
We'll be introducing Fluer and Tonks to our resident girls eventually, but not until we get a bigger cage for them (which is in the works). And it appears Tonks is finally getting in her points! Little staller that she is.. Fluer is becoming a little mush. She comes to the door and holds still while you pick her up. Tonks is the brat of the group. She's very independent and wants let down to explore. That need to explore is one I know all too well, when she leaped away from me and I had to chase for her over an hour! She's a quick one.
I'll keep updating as our breeding pair stays together. Hopefully soon we'll be seeing some good weight gain and eventually have little eepers to play with.
We believe MacKenzie was in heat earlier this week, so her litter with Dobbie of RRR would not be expected until Feb. We've not witnessed any mating first hand. Dobbie is too much the gentleman perhaps lol MacKenzie's flirting, but he's not catching on as quickly as we'd hoped. Hopefully soon he'll get her hints! If this litter is not confirmed soon, we may pair her with RH Jericho of RRR. If that happens we'll try Dobbie again with RH Fluer of RRR.
Jericho, of 'Jeri' as he is sometimes called, is settling in well. He seems to have a dislike for our hairless boy, Warf, though, so introductions to the rest of the male crew are slow going. Mostly I think it is that we are afraid little Warf with his naked skin will get injured in a normal scuffle.
We'll be introducing Fluer and Tonks to our resident girls eventually, but not until we get a bigger cage for them (which is in the works). And it appears Tonks is finally getting in her points! Little staller that she is.. Fluer is becoming a little mush. She comes to the door and holds still while you pick her up. Tonks is the brat of the group. She's very independent and wants let down to explore. That need to explore is one I know all too well, when she leaped away from me and I had to chase for her over an hour! She's a quick one.
I'll keep updating as our breeding pair stays together. Hopefully soon we'll be seeing some good weight gain and eventually have little eepers to play with.
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