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March monthly thread - Raffy and other things
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Yes it is. I already have one though so can show you anyway 
My current one isn't set up as a playpen though - the separate pieces are fencing off a corner of the room under the stairs to make the room hamsterproof.
My current one isn't set up as a playpen though - the separate pieces are fencing off a corner of the room under the stairs to make the room hamsterproof.
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Beautiful hamsters 
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Day 6
Some wildlife photos. Last summer we went to Tarn Hows in the Lake District. It's a haven for wildlife and very much a place of nature and away from bustling life. It's a lovely quiet place and nice for a walk or to escape tourism. We didn't see a lot of wildlife but did see a dragonfly and I managed to capture a couple of photos of it.
And this chubby robin who didn't seem afraid of humans at all.
There are a couple of small lakes surrounded by trees
Some wildlife photos. Last summer we went to Tarn Hows in the Lake District. It's a haven for wildlife and very much a place of nature and away from bustling life. It's a lovely quiet place and nice for a walk or to escape tourism. We didn't see a lot of wildlife but did see a dragonfly and I managed to capture a couple of photos of it.
And this chubby robin who didn't seem afraid of humans at all.
There are a couple of small lakes surrounded by trees
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Wow, these are such beautiful pictures. 
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Also, this is Ducky. Ducky is a doorstop. Really beautfully made. I got Ducky from a shop in the Lake District a few years ago where they sold quite a few hand made crafts. Ducky has a weighted bottom so he stays put. Currently he is used to prop up the barrier between the living room and the kitchen when Raffy is out. But he's not quite strong enough to stop Raffy pushing the barrier forwards a bit and escaping, so he is accompanied by a Wellington boot propping the barrier up as well.
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Ducky is adorable!
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And another one of the robin
And Raffy last night. I found this little basket for £3.75 and decided to use it for spring colours
And it doubled up as a dig box for Raffy. So it's filled with cork granules and three hard boiled eggs for an Easter look! Raffy investigated and pouched all the hidden pumpkin seeds and sniffed the eggs curiously. He then also had a bit of spaghetti so ended up with quite full pouches and had to go back in his cage to empty them.
I'm wondering if he might have a bit of arthritis as sometimes his back and legs look slightly odd shapes - but he seems active and happy enough.
And Raffy last night. I found this little basket for £3.75 and decided to use it for spring colours
And it doubled up as a dig box for Raffy. So it's filled with cork granules and three hard boiled eggs for an Easter look! Raffy investigated and pouched all the hidden pumpkin seeds and sniffed the eggs curiously. He then also had a bit of spaghetti so ended up with quite full pouches and had to go back in his cage to empty them.I'm wondering if he might have a bit of arthritis as sometimes his back and legs look slightly odd shapes - but he seems active and happy enough.
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Beautiful photos from your holiday I can almost feel myself there looking at them!
Love dragonflies & the cheeky robin who looks like he’s showing you the way!
Ducky doorstop is lovely too.
Great photos of Raffy, the basket with the eggs is such a great idea & he looks like he’s enjoying exploring that.
Love dragonflies & the cheeky robin who looks like he’s showing you the way!
Ducky doorstop is lovely too.
Great photos of Raffy, the basket with the eggs is such a great idea & he looks like he’s enjoying exploring that.
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Lovely photos
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Day 7
Well a week later and slightly milder weather and things have changed in the garden a little bit. The lone white flower has disappeared, but a primrose plant is starting to come out in that flowerbed. The daffodils are very nearly about to burst open. One of the shrubs now has some green leaves, and another evergreen one has leaves changing colour and little flower buds appearing. So it does feel like Spring is finally here in my neck of the woods These look slightly dark as it was early evening.
Well a week later and slightly milder weather and things have changed in the garden a little bit. The lone white flower has disappeared, but a primrose plant is starting to come out in that flowerbed. The daffodils are very nearly about to burst open. One of the shrubs now has some green leaves, and another evergreen one has leaves changing colour and little flower buds appearing. So it does feel like Spring is finally here in my neck of the woods
These look slightly dark as it was early evening.
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Some primrose plug plants I planted in the front garden are doing something as well, but no flowers yet. And our potted Christmas tree from two years ago has sheeps wool on it It must have blown there. Also, a couple of photos of Raffy from the night before. After his free roaming I had him on the sofa for a while. He decided to sniff his tube and did accept a short stroke and cuddle but was then more interested in how to get off the sofa. He has never yet tried to jump off though. He seems nervous of doing that.
And I baked some cheese scones yesterday. In the mini tabletop oven which we got a few months ago. It saves on electricity and is much easier to use. I can do most things in it, and it's more or less replaced the main oven and slow cooker - it has a very low slow cooking setting. I really love it! It has digital settings and a timer, a bit like a microwave, so turns itself off and goes onto "keep warm" after the time you've set and I have less burned food now.
And two short videos of Raffy from earlier in the week. The night he wanted to come out of his cage again after going back in. And on his wheel.
It must have blown there. Also, a couple of photos of Raffy from the night before. After his free roaming I had him on the sofa for a while. He decided to sniff his tube and did accept a short stroke and cuddle but was then more interested in how to get off the sofa. He has never yet tried to jump off though. He seems nervous of doing that.And I baked some cheese scones yesterday. In the mini tabletop oven which we got a few months ago. It saves on electricity and is much easier to use. I can do most things in it, and it's more or less replaced the main oven and slow cooker - it has a very low slow cooking setting. I really love it! It has digital settings and a timer, a bit like a microwave, so turns itself off and goes onto "keep warm" after the time you've set and I have less burned food now.
And two short videos of Raffy from earlier in the week. The night he wanted to come out of his cage again after going back in. And on his wheel.
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Ooh, those look scrumptious! Thank you for a great, fascinating week 