And, the Inkinator arrived yesterday for tattooing those ears.
After reading the instructions, sorting through the parts and finding a big towel to secure the bunnies "burrito-style", off to the barn I went.
Radar and Splash were first. They were great and I have to say, did not fight like buns I have tattooed with the pin type. I was even able to write their names in their ears and it was legible.
Then came Stinger. As my hands were more confident, I was able to put STING in his ear. He wiggled a little and then it was time... :trio drumroll please....
The daunting task of tattooing Checkered Giants. One nice thing is their ears are wide enough to land a cargo plane on but they are big and active and I know I've mentioned the teeth.
Calliope was first. She liked being snuggled in the blanket and was wiggly so her tattoo was short. Success and my fingers were still not bleeding - our specialy club magazine had a humorous article on tattooing Checkered Giants and how it was a two person job and that thumbs that got in the way of chomping teeth would heal and ink that spilled would eventually fade...
Then it was Grace's turn. I scooped up her royal highness,the Growl Machine, wrapped her in the towel and put bunch more towel in front of her for chomping on as I like my fingers where they are currently. As I began tattooing her, a low growl began to sound from the towel...and then the towel took the brunt of her chompers. If I needed woodwork done, I could have parked Grace in front of it and I know she could have chomped it decoratively.
But, she had her name in her ear when I was done - GRACE. Then I had to cart her around in the towel to put the ink away and the Inkinator... and those Grace chompers were inches from my face as she wiggled. I almost saw myself getting a new ear piercing or a cheek piercing, Grace style, but she was a good girl and didn't think I warranted any treatment from her. Maybe she thinks she is a "badass" with her new tattoo and that is why I was spared? I carried her to her hutch and released her and I saw a half binky...
Whew. Friday's task will be the boys and Roxanne. I love the Inkinator - was a good investment!
And... another drumroll - two new Hollands will be joining my warren - an older lady and a youngster. Axel and his sons will have some more ladies to court and get phone numbers from. I told Axel this and he went right to fixing the hay in his hutch.
Radar, Splash and Stinger looked excited too but I am sure I heard one say, "What's a doe?"
Juno seemed to say, "Finally, another doe - we need some balance here."
May have placed my sale horse which means deposit on new horse is made tomorrow and I get to meet her...and when I get to meet her, you get to meet her.
All is well on the hill.
Denise
