existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Sphinx
Self-indulgent pet thread
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Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
We don't see nearly enough photos/vids of your menagerie!
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Chilled bunny.
Lazy Llama
Suburban robots that monitor reality
Not really a pet, but we rescued this chap from Mudchute Park yesterday. Will be trying to get him to a proper rescue soon.
He's a Superb Parrot (aka Barraband's Parakeet). I think 'superb’ is a great description.
He's a Superb Parrot (aka Barraband's Parakeet). I think 'superb’ is a great description.
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tonysingh
Random Clever and Witty Strapline
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Slag off a random creature thread ----------> thatawaySuperb Parrot? Arrogant sod.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
None Shall Pass
tonysingh
Random Clever and Witty Strapline
Are they purely indoor rabbits? As in their hutch is indoors too? I'm thinking I might have space for one or two.....
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Yes, purely indoor. They're latrine animals, so they're easily trained to wee and (mostly) poo in a litter tray. You will need to hide or cover every single wire and cable you have in the place, and they do play havoc with carpets. Trust me on this
Oh, and don't get just one. They're social animals, and much happier with another of their own kind. Most responsible rescue places will sort you out with a bonded pair.
ETA: also, they don't have a hutch - the flat is their hutch. I do have a baby gate to keep them out of the bedroom, as there are too many chompable wires for them to resist. Their litter tray lives in the bathroom, and that's where they eat, too.
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tonysingh
Random Clever and Witty Strapline
Yes, purely indoor. They're latrine animals, so they're easily trained to wee and (mostly) poo in a litter tray. You will need to hide or cover every single wire and cable you have in the place, and they do play havoc with carpets. Trust me on this
Oh, and don't get just one. They're social animals, and much happier with another of their own kind. Most responsible rescue places will sort you out with a bonded pair.
ETA: also, they don't have a hutch - the flat is their hutch. I do have a baby gate to keep them out of the bedroom, as there are too many chompable wires for them to resist. Their litter tray lives in the bathroom, and that's where they eat, too.
I've been thinking towards either rabbits or ferrets for a while.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Better get a tourniquet on that before you bleed out
tonysingh
Random Clever and Witty Strapline
Better get a tourniquet on that before you bleed out
I'll never play the piano again.
danski
"vibey"
Do they ever roll over for belly rubs?!
No, they can't roll right over the way horses can. Plus their horns would probably get in the way!
They love being groomed though and they'll happily stand or lie still for me to comb out all the bits of mud and plants and matted hair they collect along their undercarriages. The best spots for scritches are around their horns and forehead though, and along the top of their backs where it's difficult to scratch themselves.
Callie
Pivoting
You can't have one
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
I guess that goes for me as well, poooh that's rubbish. You can't have a cow, you can't have a nellyphant, you can't have a red panda, it's not faaaaaiiirrr.You can't have one
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
I let the rabbits have a run around in the garden.
