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Priscilla
Nov 5, 2020 19:30:47 GMT
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 5, 2020 19:30:47 GMT
Thought I'd continue with this thread instead of Boo's thread. The cage didn't arrive today. Me and Rob tried two intros in the playpen, first one with both girls and Priscilla, which went OK, ended it on a postive note although Bella immediately took a dislike to her and was just teeth chattering the whole time. Harmione however did groom her and was pleasant towards her at first.
Second intro was with Priscilla and Harmione... And it's not looking good. Priscilla would not give up trying to dominate Harmione and Harmione made no attempt to dominate Priscilla... Eventually Harmione had had enough and began pushing her away. The boxing turned into flying kicks so I put a stop to it.
In all honesty these girls are just too clicky with each other. They only need eachother, me and Rob have had them for over 3.5 years and Harmione only just about tolerates a quick chin scratch, Bella will still not allow any affection off us at all. Why would they want an extra mouth to feed in their cage, an extra degu to share toys and treats with? They have no need for Priscilla and I completely understand why they are not interested in her.
So this leaves me no choice really but to return her to her original owner, I can't see the girls ever accepting her.
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 5, 2020 21:32:53 GMT
I know time is short for you, with all that is going on. I don't want to make you feel like you are in a difficult place. Introductions can change so much, and I don't think it is totally hopeless that these girls will bond. I kind of wonder if someone would be able to take on the introductions for you?
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 5, 2020 21:39:40 GMT
That would be good DC! The trouble is England is currently under a national lockdown, so meeting with anybody is very difficult at the moment. If Harmione dominated Priscilla I'm confident they would then go on to live together as I know Priscilla would submit to her... But Harmione just does not seem interested. I'm going to try another intro tomorrow and see how it goes with just Harmione and Priscilla, Bella is another kettle of fish entirely, but I think if Harmione accepts her then Bella will too, given she knows her place in the hierarchy.
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 5, 2020 21:46:33 GMT
Well . . . if I can think of anything helpful . . . I'll post and you can do what you wish with it. I want you all to be healthy!
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Post by bouncy on Nov 6, 2020 11:00:15 GMT
I'm sure the cage will arrive soon, so don't give up hope yet.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 6, 2020 19:38:24 GMT
Just an update. Priscilla's owner has kindly arranged a new home for her with an experienced owner. She will be leaving us on Tuesday. I feel relieved that she will be going to a home where she will have company, she is pretty miserable here since Boo passed away and my girls are not interested at all. I feel so guilty that I have let Priscilla and her owner down, but I know this is for the best and Priscilla has a good life ahead of her.
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Post by savvy on Nov 6, 2020 19:58:03 GMT
You haven't let anyone down, you couldn't possibly have known what would happen to Boo.
You're grieving, it's natural to feel unjustified guilt at these times, so please don't beat yourself up.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 6, 2020 21:23:46 GMT
Thanks Savvy, you are totally right. She's going on Sunday instead now, will miss her, she's such a lovely gentle soul.
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 6, 2020 21:55:06 GMT
Ditto Savvy!!
Sending you many hugs, Misscatafer!
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Post by winic1 on Nov 6, 2020 21:57:53 GMT
You didn't let her down, you had no idea how things would turn out. And you are being kind to her in releasing her a home where she can have a happy life with companionship, instead of having to live next to but not with other degus who won't love her. Letting her go is very generous for her sake.
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 6, 2020 22:08:03 GMT
Hear, hear, Ladies!! You are giving her a joyful life, Misscatafer.
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Post by bouncy on Nov 6, 2020 23:32:46 GMT
Priscilla was a sad and lonely lady, who made friends (very quickly) with another. Bearing in mind that you still had an idea it was an ear infection of some sort, you made them both very happy during the time they had together! It was very unfortunate that Boo turned out to be terminally ill, but you did nothing but good for the both of them.
If we could see what was coming, and plan our lives accordingly, life would be so much easier. It would also be extremely boring!
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 7, 2020 4:01:28 GMT
OR . . . we might not have the courage to go forward. I can think of a few things in my life that I may not have chosen to go through.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 7, 2020 9:09:20 GMT
Aw, thanks everyone! Really missing Boo today, the worst is that Emily keeps going up the cage and greeting Boo and calling her... So sad. She's currently got a favourite phrase which is "hello Boo how are you today? I'm good!" which she says to everyone she meets, with their own names of course! So she keeps approaching the cage and reciting that while looking for her.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 8, 2020 17:25:33 GMT
Priscilla is now on route to her new home and we've said goodbye to her. It is so sad seeing the empty cage. Thank you so much for your support with all this everyone, it's been a difficult degu week for us.
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 8, 2020 18:54:38 GMT
It must have been so difficult and emotional for you this whole week. I wish Priscilla all the happiness especially as she showed Boo such kindness, do you think you'll get any updates on her? You take care, that empty cage is gonna hurt for a bit.
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 8, 2020 20:30:56 GMT
I've asked for updates on her yes, really hope she is successfully introduced at her new home Just hoping this cage arrives tomorrow, ordered it on Tuesday with a 1-3 working day delivery....obviously that hasn't happened and the last update on the tracking states it is still in Germany, I understand covid has slowed things down so am just going to be patient. Its also gone back up to full price since we ordered it as we got £40 off, so that was lucky!
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 9, 2020 0:56:38 GMT
HUGS to you, Misscatafer! I hope the cage arrives soon!
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Post by misscatafer on Nov 10, 2020 16:58:32 GMT
New cage is up and occupied guys! Harmione loves all the new space, Bella is very cautious due to her poor eye sight, but I'm sure she'll get used to it soon.
Can't wait to start modifying it all now! The priority is to get two more full shelves put in for them.
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Post by bouncy on Nov 10, 2020 17:56:41 GMT
I love modifying! It's why I loved designing and building mine Can't wait to see what you do! Did you get the normal, or the XL?
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