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.

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