Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears
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Ok so she's not directly on the stove 
Maybe it's to close for comfort?? lol. Nyx is adorable.
Maybe it's to close for comfort?? lol. Nyx is adorable.
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NorthernAutumn
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My Lord Athena, hurry up and POP!
TinysMom
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NorthernAutumn wrote:
I'm a bit frustrated with her today though....ok....maybe more than a bit.
She's literally dumped her litterbox on its side (near the front of the cage) so that everything came out of it....wood pellets, hay, poops ,etc.
Then she pushed her food bowl all the way to the back of the cage - near the nestbox.
I've tried to explain to her that babies can't eat her pellets at first - maybe she plans on sitting in/on the nestbox with them all the time and just reaching out to get a nibble or two? I don't know...
Oh - and she has PLENTY of hay for nesting...so she pushed that towards the front of the cage too...(but her nestbox is still the way she originally set it up).
I'll sure be glad when she has those babies....
I told her she gets to live with a messy cage until I get home from work today cause I have to leave soon She was playing on the floor and flicked me off...
Oh and Nyx is being even more affectionate today than usual....maybe we should fight over photos more often?
Well - today is ONLY day 30...
I'm a bit frustrated with her today though....ok....maybe more than a bit.
She's literally dumped her litterbox on its side (near the front of the cage) so that everything came out of it....wood pellets, hay, poops ,etc.
Then she pushed her food bowl all the way to the back of the cage - near the nestbox.
I've tried to explain to her that babies can't eat her pellets at first - maybe she plans on sitting in/on the nestbox with them all the time and just reaching out to get a nibble or two? I don't know...
Oh - and she has PLENTY of hay for nesting...so she pushed that towards the front of the cage too...(but her nestbox is still the way she originally set it up).
I'll sure be glad when she has those babies....
I told her she gets to live with a messy cage until I get home from work today cause I have to leave soon She was playing on the floor and flicked me off...
Oh and Nyx is being even more affectionate today than usual....maybe we should fight over photos more often?
TinysMom
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Well - I must share - Nyx is in BIG trouble - and it is partly (largely) my fault.
Robin went to put Nyx back in her cage this morning and Nyx bit her- pretty hard - to the point that she didn't break the skin but she did make a bruise on Robin...and this was through 2 shirts!
So I took Nyx from Robin and I made her sit STILL in my lap until I was ready to put her in her cage. She HATED it and she fought and fought. I continually put my hand over her head and said, "NO" with a firm voice.
I thought she was going to scream at me - she was so mad and so panicked at the thought that she had to sit in my lap.
As she started to sit calmly - I was trying to calm her down by talking to her in soft tones...and her breathing got better, etc.
The thing is - and I realize it - Nyx has become a spoiled brat (yeah Ali - I know you've been telling me that) and she thinks that she's the alpha bunny when she's with the humans.
Its time to teach her that she is NOT the boss...but to be honest with you - I'm NOT looking forward to it..
Robin went to put Nyx back in her cage this morning and Nyx bit her- pretty hard - to the point that she didn't break the skin but she did make a bruise on Robin...and this was through 2 shirts!
So I took Nyx from Robin and I made her sit STILL in my lap until I was ready to put her in her cage. She HATED it and she fought and fought. I continually put my hand over her head and said, "NO" with a firm voice.
I thought she was going to scream at me - she was so mad and so panicked at the thought that she had to sit in my lap.
As she started to sit calmly - I was trying to calm her down by talking to her in soft tones...and her breathing got better, etc.
The thing is - and I realize it - Nyx has become a spoiled brat (yeah Ali - I know you've been telling me that) and she thinks that she's the alpha bunny when she's with the humans.
Its time to teach her that she is NOT the boss...but to be honest with you - I'm NOT looking forward to it..
TinysMom
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I just got off the phone with Cathy to talk about some things I'd noticed...
Looks like we're not having a litter of flemish this week after all.
:?:?:?:?:?
You see - when Hermes got out of the bathroom and Athena was in the hallway with the baby gate up (keeping her from the living room) - apparently someone jumped the baby gate.
In other words....we're having TWO litters of flemish due this week....
Sophia has put on 12 ounces in 8 days....
I just checked Nyx - she's only put on an ounce or two in 8 days.....so she should be fine.
Looks like we're not having a litter of flemish this week after all.
:?:?:?:?:?
You see - when Hermes got out of the bathroom and Athena was in the hallway with the baby gate up (keeping her from the living room) - apparently someone jumped the baby gate.
In other words....we're having TWO litters of flemish due this week....
Sophia has put on 12 ounces in 8 days....
I just checked Nyx - she's only put on an ounce or two in 8 days.....so she should be fine.
Torchster
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Oh, dear - dats a lot o buns!!!
pOker
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that is DEFINETELY alot of bunnies..more power to you.you are in my prayers:goodluck
lol.
lol.
TinysMom
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I'm really not that upset - I would have preferred to have babies from Mercury I think...but still yet - I had planned to breed Hermes to Sophia so it isn't that big a deal. In a way - I'm relieved because I wanted both girls due at the same time (ideally) for fostering if necessary.
And truth be told - Cathy and I had originally talked about breeding them in mid to late November - so they're only ahead of schedule by a little bit.
What I'm curious about though is....did Hermes jump the gate to get to Sophia - or did she jump the gate to get to him? Because who ever jumped the gate - jumped back AFTER the mating was done so that Art thought that only Athena and Hermes had been together.
I must admit - I am very excited....it will be so nice to have babies again.
I'm just praying for small litters (8 and under in each litter)....
And truth be told - Cathy and I had originally talked about breeding them in mid to late November - so they're only ahead of schedule by a little bit.
What I'm curious about though is....did Hermes jump the gate to get to Sophia - or did she jump the gate to get to him? Because who ever jumped the gate - jumped back AFTER the mating was done so that Art thought that only Athena and Hermes had been together.
I must admit - I am very excited....it will be so nice to have babies again.
I'm just praying for small litters (8 and under in each litter)....
hartleybun
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TinysMom wrote:
when i was bonding merry widow roxy to her new husbun, it was she who nibbled thru the door from bunnery to garden to get to him. and it was she who nibbled thru the latch of his hutch to spring from jail
congrats to the mums to be - cant wait for pics:bunnydance:
when i was bonding merry widow roxy to her new husbun, it was she who nibbled thru the door from bunnery to garden to get to him. and it was she who nibbled thru the latch of his hutch to spring from jail
congrats to the mums to be - cant wait for pics:bunnydance:
wabbitmom12
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TinysMom wrote:
But is SO HARD not to get a big head when everyone tells you that you are so cute!! Especially when it is so true...
Oh, what a naughty little bunny....bunny adolescence is so not fun!!
But is SO HARD not to get a big head when everyone tells you that you are so cute!! Especially when it is so true...
Oh, what a naughty little bunny....bunny adolescence is so not fun!!
TinysMom
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wabbitmom12 wrote:
She's still a bit mad at me this morning...but she did let me pet her a bit. She's getting some playtime alone as the girls are now at "confinement" status since it is day 31 of their pregnancy.
She did enjoy her piece of apple this morning though - maybe that's why I'm partly forgiven....
The problem is she has not only a big head - but a big butt - or at least that is what she's acting like (and giving me).
She's still a bit mad at me this morning...but she did let me pet her a bit. She's getting some playtime alone as the girls are now at "confinement" status since it is day 31 of their pregnancy.
She did enjoy her piece of apple this morning though - maybe that's why I'm partly forgiven....
TinysMom
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I thought I'd post a short update on my "mamas"....
Sophia is looking and acting tired - she was breathing a bit strange earlier - deeper and more slowly. Not in distress or anything - I almost felt like she was going, "I can hardly wait to get this OVER with...". While she doesn't have a poofy tummy like Athena does - she's a bigger girl to begin with and I think I can see the babies kicking sometimes (now that I know why she's gotten larger).
She has a box right now for the babies - but I'm picking her up a nestbox this morning....that should help her.
Athena is very alert and begging to come out of her cage. Her nestbox is set the way she likes it and she's pleased with her cage and her hay. She reminds me of how some women get a burst of energy and want to clean house before having a baby...she's just wanting to play (whereby Sophia wants to sleep and REST).
Both girls are still eating and drinking just fine....
I will be working today till about 1 pm or so - I'm going to be a nervous wreck all day.
Truth be told - I will be shocked if we have babies before I get home - I'm guessing they'll go till tonight or tomorrow since so often mamas will go to day 32. I'm also wondering how close the births will be since they would have had to get pregnant within the same hour...
Anyway - that's an update on my mamas....Hermes the papa is looking quite pleased with himself whenever I talk to him - almost like "See mama...I got you Christmas presents after all!"
Sophia is looking and acting tired - she was breathing a bit strange earlier - deeper and more slowly. Not in distress or anything - I almost felt like she was going, "I can hardly wait to get this OVER with...". While she doesn't have a poofy tummy like Athena does - she's a bigger girl to begin with and I think I can see the babies kicking sometimes (now that I know why she's gotten larger).
She has a box right now for the babies - but I'm picking her up a nestbox this morning....that should help her.
Athena is very alert and begging to come out of her cage. Her nestbox is set the way she likes it and she's pleased with her cage and her hay. She reminds me of how some women get a burst of energy and want to clean house before having a baby...she's just wanting to play (whereby Sophia wants to sleep and REST).
Both girls are still eating and drinking just fine....
I will be working today till about 1 pm or so - I'm going to be a nervous wreck all day.
Truth be told - I will be shocked if we have babies before I get home - I'm guessing they'll go till tonight or tomorrow since so often mamas will go to day 32. I'm also wondering how close the births will be since they would have had to get pregnant within the same hour...
Anyway - that's an update on my mamas....Hermes the papa is looking quite pleased with himself whenever I talk to him - almost like "See mama...I got you Christmas presents after all!"
TinysMom
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One of the nice things about being self-employeed (or working part time on your own schedule) is the ability to do what I'm doing today.
I've decided to stay home and be with the girls. I know they're probably just fine - but Sophia is making me nervous with the way she's breathing and acting. She isn't in any distress - she's just very ...different. I suspect she could kindle (give birth) earlier today than Athena will (watch me be wrong).
Oh well - off to do some housework and keep an eye on her every once in a while....(actually - first I'm off to buy her a nestbox since I didn't think she was pregnant).
I've decided to stay home and be with the girls. I know they're probably just fine - but Sophia is making me nervous with the way she's breathing and acting. She isn't in any distress - she's just very ...different. I suspect she could kindle (give birth) earlier today than Athena will (watch me be wrong).
Oh well - off to do some housework and keep an eye on her every once in a while....(actually - first I'm off to buy her a nestbox since I didn't think she was pregnant).
SweetSassy
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OMG.... I haven't been on for awhile cause I go to school now and I've been very busy with school work and kids.
I love all the pic's!!!..... And babies will be here SOON!!inkbouce::weee: I'm gonna have to try to check everyday to see when the babies come!! :bunnydance::bunnydance:
I love all the pic's!!!..... And babies will be here SOON!!
inkbouce::weee: I'm gonna have to try to check everyday to see when the babies come!! :bunnydance::bunnydance:
SweetSassy
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Athenais BEAUTIFUL!! I love this pic!!
TinysMom
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A VERY pregnant Sophia - listening to instrumental praise music while mommy takes a break from cleaning house...
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[/align][align=left]Earlier this morning she was driving me crazy because she was practically pacing in her cage and frustrated and just acting totally unlike her normal placid self.
I go in every half hour to an hour and pet her for a minute or two (or let her sleep if I peek in and she's sleeping in her box).
Athena is doing great too - but she's staying to the back of her cage - near her nestbox - and she doesn't want to come out.
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[/align][align=left]Earlier this morning she was driving me crazy because she was practically pacing in her cage and frustrated and just acting totally unlike her normal placid self.
I go in every half hour to an hour and pet her for a minute or two (or let her sleep if I peek in and she's sleeping in her box).
Athena is doing great too - but she's staying to the back of her cage - near her nestbox - and she doesn't want to come out.
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irishbunny
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Fingers crossed for safe deliverys and big, healthy babies!
SweetSassy
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irishbunny wrote:
Amen, I agree!! Sophia looks pregnant.So cute!!
Amen, I agree!! Sophia looks pregnant.
So cute!!
TinysMom
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Eric just shared this with me - I think it is hilarious...
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TinysMom
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I thought I'd take a bit and share what I'm doing this weekend....I had originally hoped to go to a rabbit show - but that is out.
So I've decided to take this time while Art is gone and things are kinda quiet - to work on setting some goals for the next quarter and the next year. I find that when I don't have a target to aim for - I get nowhere....
Here is the first tool I'm using:
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[/align][align=left]I'm going to be looking at each of these areas in my life and "scoring" them from 1-10 (or however many segments there are on the lines). The larger the number (and closer to the outside of the circle) - the better the score is (the happier you are).
[/align][align=left]The idea is to use this and then figure out what areas of your life you're least happy in and work on those. It is usually recommended that you only work on 2 or 3 areas at one time.[/align][align=left]As I look at this (and I haven't yet sat down to do the scoring) - I can tell you right now that my relationships, friends, playtime and career are probably the highest scores. Over the last couple of months - I've seen those areas really bring me joy - especially my new relationship with my dad and some of the friendships I've been developing here on RO (both new ones and old ones).[/align][align=left]Anyway - once I do that - I'm going to try to start working on my goals for next year - and specifically next quarter (and even this month).[/align][align=left]
[/align][align=left]By the way - I got the chart from here.[/align][align=left]
[/align][align=left]The life wheel I will probably wind up using (they are often different depending upon where you find them) - has the following categories:[/align][align=left]
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So I've decided to take this time while Art is gone and things are kinda quiet - to work on setting some goals for the next quarter and the next year. I find that when I don't have a target to aim for - I get nowhere....
Here is the first tool I'm using:
[align=center]
[/align][align=left]I'm going to be looking at each of these areas in my life and "scoring" them from 1-10 (or however many segments there are on the lines). The larger the number (and closer to the outside of the circle) - the better the score is (the happier you are).
[/align][align=left]The idea is to use this and then figure out what areas of your life you're least happy in and work on those. It is usually recommended that you only work on 2 or 3 areas at one time.[/align][align=left]As I look at this (and I haven't yet sat down to do the scoring) - I can tell you right now that my relationships, friends, playtime and career are probably the highest scores. Over the last couple of months - I've seen those areas really bring me joy - especially my new relationship with my dad and some of the friendships I've been developing here on RO (both new ones and old ones).[/align][align=left]Anyway - once I do that - I'm going to try to start working on my goals for next year - and specifically next quarter (and even this month).[/align][align=left]
[/align][align=left]By the way - I got the chart from here.[/align][align=left]
[/align][align=left]The life wheel I will probably wind up using (they are often different depending upon where you find them) - has the following categories:[/align]
- Creative
- Fun
- Relationship
- Career
- Family
- Social
- Health
- Financial
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