Big Babies!

As anyone that knows us can tell you, I call all our Tenrecs 'babies'. So I thought Id catch up on how all the BIG babies are doing.

Mommy Bubbles has her paws full with about 5 babies. They are growing so fast and already started drinking some water and taking sand baths. Not to mention went exploring without mom yesterday!

Soon to be mommy Buttercup is a little lonely and just wants some company. Bubbles had to be separated when her babies came just in case there were disagreements on whose babies belong to who. We are giving her as much love as we can in her very pregnant condition but hope that she will give birth soon so that she is no longer lonely.

The almighty Bruce has decided that he can FLY! Twice yesterday he decided to take it head first out of the cage! I was busy cleaning and he wanted attention so when my head was turned he went "Wee!! Look Mom No Hands!!" and promptly landed on his stomach both times. Despite this clear indication that the power of flight is not in his stars he is still persistent to learn! Between running around all night and using mom as a jungle gym he has a sunny disposition and seems to be enjoying life.

Hedgwick, mommies little boy, has us a little concerned. He's had some diarrhoea the past few days after he had a close encounter with his running wheel. It resulted in a few bruises that went away soon after but he has lost some weight too due to the runny tummy... being a small tenrec to begin with this is not a good thing at all. He seems a little down but is still eating and getting around at night... I think a change in diet might work if he is willing to give it a try. At this rate we will have to keep him awake this winter to eat just in case he gets too small. Tenrec Ladies heart would not be able to go on any more if she lost her little guy...