this has not been a good year for the more senior members of my bonsai guinea-pig herd. Dusty, the second eldest, died in January and sadly Fluffy, the most senior of all, munched his last just a few days ago.
It had to be said that after an early encounter with the neutering shears dear Fluffs enjoyed a pretty idyllic seven year existence. Warmed by various concubines with whom he shared his sleeping quarters he was always first out for breakfast come the morning. Any delay in filling his vegetable bowl was met inevitably with an indignant wheek and a salutary stare.
Fluffy left behind Penelope, his final consort in a long and illustrious line. Guinea pigs fare best in the company of others so this weekend saw us at our local pet store in search of a companion for her. Welcome then, Honey, a delightful little eight week old piglet. She's already been adopted by Penelope and is usually to be found bedded down next to her in a generous blanket of fresh hay.
And now the really exciting news! Dusty's successor is a marvelous pure agouti (my favourite breed of pig), presented to me by my eldest daughter for my sixtieth birthday. Young Gouti, as he is now known, is fast growing up to be a fine specimen of guinea-pighood. I feel sure he will make an excellent mate for Honey in the fullness of time. And what's more I have permission from my dear wife to breed, so await news of the pitter-patter of tiny paws in the months to come!
All the best,
electrofried(mr)
Honey
Gouti
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