susieb1
Mama Doe
I need some sensible advice please! I have Cookie who is two and a half and three weeks ago we lost his wifey Honey. I miss Honey so much and know it's only very early days. My problem is that Cookie was always the dominant one even though he 's only 1.1 kg. He seemed ok for the first two weeks but this last few days he doesn't want to know me, he hides when I go in unless it's food time. He is in an outdoor room which is big (approx 12' x 6' min.) inc. abundance of tunnels, boxes, 5ft two tier hutch which is open 24/7, a fire engine from Blackberry which he sleeps in at night surrounded by hay, bridges etc. etc. Also has access during daylight hours to a 7' x 5' run. I spend about 2/3 hours with him every day sitting in there as I did before Honey died so he is not completely alone. Other family members also pop in and out to see him. He does seem more happy to see them than me!!!
My dilemna is:-
- I feel I should get him another wife but I'm not sure my nerves can stand it. I feel very guilty about his cos I love him loads.
- If I did I would have to bond them inside which means that they would not be able to go back outside until the Spring and unfortunately because he's a mad, chewy bun ( as I found out pre Honey ) I do not have space for them inside for an extended period beyond bonding.
- I don't want to feel like I'm replacing Honey because I know I can't - she was my special baby.
The tears are flowing tonight cos I feel I'm letting him down. To add to this I'm worried that Honey's passing could have been caused by stress cos Cookie was dominant. She only started having tummy troubles once they were together but she did REALLY love him. I had to feed her by hand to ensure she got food. Although saying that sometimes she did barge him out of the way if there was something that really caught her eye.
Thank you for any advice cos I feel so rubbish - confused and tearful Susieb!
My dilemna is:-
- I feel I should get him another wife but I'm not sure my nerves can stand it. I feel very guilty about his cos I love him loads.
- If I did I would have to bond them inside which means that they would not be able to go back outside until the Spring and unfortunately because he's a mad, chewy bun ( as I found out pre Honey ) I do not have space for them inside for an extended period beyond bonding.
- I don't want to feel like I'm replacing Honey because I know I can't - she was my special baby.
The tears are flowing tonight cos I feel I'm letting him down. To add to this I'm worried that Honey's passing could have been caused by stress cos Cookie was dominant. She only started having tummy troubles once they were together but she did REALLY love him. I had to feed her by hand to ensure she got food. Although saying that sometimes she did barge him out of the way if there was something that really caught her eye.
Thank you for any advice cos I feel so rubbish - confused and tearful Susieb!