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I thought I'd share a typical day here when I'm not working.

The three flemmie girls got let out to play about 9 am. Sometimes they'll get 8-10 hours playtime - other times they'll get 3-4 hours.

A few minutes after they were left out - Nyx was napping again in her pen and Athena was in there periscoping and trying to come up with ideas for playing. Trust me...they both found ways to play.

Athena came running out of the cage at full speed and Nyx was behind her - doing binkies for a bit. I bet Nyx did 10 binkies (mostly side to side) before settling down to run.

Sophia took off to check out the bathroom and hallway and then stop by me for about 5 minutes of pets before going off to play some more.

I will probably switch them about noon - putting them in their cages and letting out either Hermes or Mercury. I may let both out actually but put up the gate so that one has the hallway/bathroom area and the other one has the rest of the house. That way they can spend more time out playing.

I need to find my good camera so I can take pictures of them (I also need to clean their cages in the next day or so).

I was worried about Nyx - she looked like she just didn't feel as good - she's in a molt and her eyes looked...I don't know. Not as bright as usual.

But now that she's been running and playing for a bit - she looks much better. I think she might have been bored or something - I don't know. I do know that I'll be checking her over later today and giving her a good brushing to make sure she's ok. She did eat a good portion of her food last night (I overfed them cause I couldn't remember how much they got).
 
Again, so sorry about your losses. Those are the times that being a bun ownercan be soheart breaking. :tears2:

Thank you for the pictures of Nyx. She IS getting big, and she looks great. I love the one where she and the cat are both grooming. Interspecies friendship! :D

Cool beans, about the specialty show coming up. I hope they are all in show condition. It sounds like so much fun :bunnydance:

Nyx binkies - I am so jealous!
 
Well - at 12:15 the girls got locked up (Athena and Sophia were cuddled in Athena's cage so I let them stay there) and Mercury started getting his play time.

I opened the door to let the dogs go out and he came running at full speed thinking he could go out too...poor bunny - I shut the door on him.

He's been teasing the girls in the cages and batting his eyelashes at them....
 
Of course Mercury would pick the dirtiest place on the floor for resting (but I can't get pictures of him when he moves around - he's way too fast).

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Mercury is such a cutie. I wish I had my own "Mercury bunny" :(!
 
This is horrible...Eric is here visiting - we're sitting around eating and listening to music, etc. - and what do I keep thinking?

I WISH I WAS AT A RABBIT SHOW (with my family).

I wasn't gonna get hooked into showing again - I really wasn't.

But I'm seriously considering a flemish specialty show on 11/21 (double I think?) and a triple show in Duncan, OK on 11/27 & 28....

I realized today - I should have my first paychecks before then for starting up my new job...so I'll have money for gas & show fees.

I think I got bit by some sort of show bug after being in CT.....it was really such fun.
 
wabbitmom12 wrote:
Mercury is so handsome! :inlove:

The light greys have such a special place in my heart, because of our Lily...
I think that Lily was part of the reason I fell in love with the light grays - and Samantha too...
 
TinysMom wrote:
I think I got bit by some sort of show bug after being in CT.....it was really such fun.
:wiggleI had nothing to do with that.
 
TinysMom wrote:
I WISH I WAS AT A RABBIT SHOW (with my family).

I wasn't gonna get hooked into showing again - I really wasn't.

I think I got bit by some sort of show bug after being in CT.....it was really such fun.
It is fun, even if your bunnies don't win. Bunny lovers are the bestest people!

Everyone is really friendly at the shows, and it is a nice, family atmosphere.

And there are bunnies, every size, breed, and variety...as far as the eye can see!!
 
Just had to share that Zeus sorta loves me again.

He snuggled by Art on the bed this morning and then he let me pet him a bit.

Then when he saw I was in our bathroom later he came RUNNING to me....then nudged me once for pets and then ran away.

Hopefully he'll forgive me soon for being gone so long...
 
Weighing the bunnies today - so far ...

Nyx - 11 pounds 9 ounces

Mercury (shock of shock) - 12 pounds - 4 ounces
 
Ok - I haven't brought Hermes out yet as he's harder to get out (and the girls are having playtime). Here are the weights (and ages) so far....

The oldest - Sophia - born March 6th - current weight 11 pounds 15 ounces (I thought she weighed more than that)

The next oldest - Athena - born March 23rd - 10 pounds - 13 ounces

The next in line - Mercury - born April 6th - 12 pounds and 4 ounces (the biggest so far)

Next...Hermes - born April 20th - weight to come later today

Finally - Nyx - born June 10th - weight 11 pounds and 9 ounces (heavier than Athena who is over 2 months older).

No wonder these brats are eating me out of house and home! But I love them so much.

Two interesting things hit me...

1. Mercury gained almost 2 pounds in a month - WOW.

2. Nyx is still going to be showing in the Junior class until December 10th - which makes me think she's going to be the largest in her class whenever she shows. Her "sisters" will be in the 6/8 class in November and then the senior class in December shows.

Should be interesting to see how they do.
 
The flemmies don't get much in the way of salads - they usually get a carrot every night and they split a small banana some mornings (which means they don't get that much).

I just made them up small salads each...it included something like 3 or 5 types of lettuce (I'd have to look at the bag) plus I added in a baby carrot, a small pineapple piece (fresh pineapple) and a small piece of watermelon.

Boy do I have some happy babies right now....Sophia took a bite of her watermelon and looked at me and almost binkied..then she grabbed her watermelon and pulled it out of her bowl and kept eating it and glancing at me.

It is so nice to see them enjoying themselves...but almost binkying over a new food item? Wow..
 
Zeus has FINALLY forgiven me....yeah! It is so nice to be able to give bunny pets again.

I laid on the bed with him for a bit before work today and talked to him about how I was going to work so I could afford his treats and stuff - and how much I love him and was gonna miss him.

He pancaked down for pets for almost 30 minutes and I was almost late for my training!
 
Wabbitdad12 wrote:
Nice to hear you and Zeus made up!:)
Now that he has forgiven me - he jumps on the bed when he sees I'm coming to bed (or waits for me on the bed if I'm up late) and then snuggles in my arms and has me pet him till he falls asleep.

If I stop petting him cause I'm falling asleep - he nips me awake to pet him some more.

By the time he's asleep - I'm awake.....

Oh well - what a gal will do for some bunny love...
 
Some pictures to update my blog - anyone complaining about the rabbitry can come help me clean it tomorrow (cleaning day)....

[align=center]Notice Sophia's tail...she's trying to send a message about her hormones (aka..she wants to breed...).
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[/align][align=center]I needs some affection...Nyx...will you groom me?
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I think I'll take my afternoon nap in Nyx's cage - no one will notice me here...
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See...I told you we could BOTH fit in Nyx's cage for naptime...
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Athena
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Sasha-Bear (dumb as a doorknob but oh so photogenic)
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It's MY stick dad...
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I mean it...give it to me...

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Get out of our face - we're using packing paper to pack Nyx's cage...
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Ok - I'll look adorable for you this one time...
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What do you know - we can both fit this direction too...I LOVE Nyx's cage...
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Can Mercury come out and play?
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