Pets and Animals
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Eating Out…
The guinea pigs decided to eat out — quite literally. Fresh grass, garden plants and whatever else looked edible became the day’s buffet.
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Apparently Geckos Like Chocolate
I always thought geckos were after insects. Apparently this one had other ideas — he found the dessert plate and went straight for the chocolate.
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Meggie, Our First Bird
Meggie was our first bird. Graeme found him on the lawn when he was still very young, so I hand-fed him — and somehow one rescued little bird became the beginning of our feathered family. 😊
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They Make Me Smile
Different colours, different personalities and always something happening in the aviary. Sometimes I only have to sit and watch them for a few minutes to remember how much these little creatures make me smile. 😊
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Goodbye, Jess
After 9 years and 3 months, I had to say goodbye to Jess, my feisty little fur baby. She lived a long, happy life and became part of the everyday rhythm of our home.
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Introducing Freddo
Meet Freddo, the newest resident of our balcony. He’s a very big boy who apparently found one of my plant pots, decided the accommodation suited him and moved in without consulting management.
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Beauty Treatments Have Their Limits
Luna joined me for a little skincare session. Unfortunately, some wrinkles may be beyond even the most ambitious beauty routine
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The Guinea Pig Village: Then and Now
Ten years ago, I posted a video of Jess settling into our guinea pig village. When Facebook brought the memory back, I was surprised by how different everything looked. Apparently, I’ve been renovating guinea pig real estate for a decade without realising it. What started as a simple little area gradually became more elaborate as…
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Luna’s Favourite Pastime
Luna has discovered the perfect balcony entertainment: watching the guinea pigs. Whether she sees them as friends, entertainment, or a very slow-moving buffet is still under investigation. 😂
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The Long-Awaited Introduction
Luna finally met the smallest members of the family. Whether she saw them as siblings or simply very strange little dogs is still open to debate.
Stories Along the Way 