🚫🏡 Outside with the foster boys!
🚫 introducing Ms. Millie pup
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Well we got their pen mostly up, but we weren't able to finish it today because of the weather and loss of daylight. The babies will be moved out into their pen tomorrow for sure though! In the meantime I decided to start testing the social waters with them. Most have decided it's bedtime, but this little girl was willing to give me a chance. One of the best ways to start a brand new social bonding experience is to treat them like the prey animals they are. Although you can't see me I removed all eye contact during this interaction and used the camera as my "eyes" so that I never placed full eye contact. The low light and quiet space also work in my favor to reduce stress and make them more willing to explore new experiences. Then you'll see the slow approach and quick retreat motions I make and the curiosity this initiates in this little girl. Prey animals will very slowly approach new situations out of caution and will quickly retreat to known safety as they investigate if the new item/animal/person/ect is safe. PREDATORS DO NOT RETREAT the same way prey do. That is a big indicator to her that I'm not a threat to her. Spending time just sitting with no eye contact as they approach and retreat is another good way to start that new social interaction due to the same reasons I listed above. This all takes as much time as the individual needs, and CANNOT under ANY circumstances be rushed. TRUST TAKES TIME!!
Update on Buck after getting real work done on/for him today. Would you guys like updates on his progress as we work on him?
Well I tried to get a painting on video 😅
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Babies' outside playtime!
🍼 look at these kids! They are growing up too fast
Exciting things happening in the rabbitry! We have started the process with Bethany's Bunnies to obtain Duncan's breeding rights! Also, we have finally named our Dormouse pair!!
Behavior difference between babies held from day one and babies not held from day one.
