If that wasn't enough stress for the week, the bunny bonding sessions were not going that great - Wasabi managed to take a chunk of fur right of out of poor little Rufus - right on his face! And this was right with the foreman smack between them (bunnies move fast!). So we are back to bathtub bonding sessions where Wasabi can't get much traction to move around. Today she displayed the most athletic move I have ever seen her do when she somehow propelled herself up and over the edge of the deep clawfoot tub (!!!) - luckily I was right there to catch her and put her right back in. OMG. Bunny drama! Then we followed with a first-time bonding session on the deck and that went quite well. This is a PROCESS. We are trying to remain calm and will just be consistent and hope that with time they will learn to get along!
Paco starting to feel better.
Hanging out with the boiys.
The foreman took a lot of photos of me with the donks today!
A flyer I saw with Snap on our Sunday outing. What a cool program!
After our walk and coffee outing!
Bathtub bonding!Deck bonding!
Little Old Toby is starting to slow down this week. I have noticed a big difference when we go out for a walk. Now I have to carry him half-way through it, especially up hills.
Little Wasabi is still adjusting to the idea of a second rabbit in the house!!!
So adorable to come upstairs and find Rufus napping on the doll bed!
He is a great little hay muncher!
The lily pads have all turned colors.
Day before he fell sick - I should have noticed the signs - a lot of standing around.
The fruit orchard - ten trees - are all planted!
Wasabi!!
Sweet Old Toby.
Waiting for the vet to arrive.
Selfie with Paco - this will be the weekly pose!
Nibbling on a bit of hay.
Filling up a bucket with warm water for the vet - she was going to try to hydrate Paco with tubes up his nose but he said NO WAY.
Medical supplies...
The back of a well-stocked vet truck! She was a very nice and competent young woman.
Rufus napping with Bear.
With Wasabi peering in!
Side by side salad eaters!
The foreman adores this little guy.
Wasabi spends time with the dogs and with me in the living room before going up to spend time in separate areas upstairs with Rufus.
I got these great personalized salad plates on Shutterfly!
This bonding technique of living in close quarters - along with "dates" - is supposed to work over time.
Music while eating!
Also had a visit from the farrier this week! Here the boys enjoy a walk beforehand.
The farrier does his thing!
Showing Luigi the hoof trimmings.
Another bonding session in the living room.
Relaxed AFTER the bonding session!
Foggy morning!
Out hiking for coyote scat in my muck boots and red bathrobe in the wee hours!
Was so happy to see Paco joining Luigi for a dust bath - it meant he was feeling perkier!
This is just fantastic: Rufus is not at all afraid of the dogs!!
The dogs sniffed noses with Rufus and were very polite.
The Lazy Vegan Critter Cam Videos of the Week!
(Still have only one working camera - hope to resolve this issue soon!)