Had the boys out this morning. Holding the pouch on my lap, I tried to tempt them out with freeze-dried pears, they love that treat but ... they love the pouch more, it seems. I got Washi completely out and on my leg; he stayed long enough to eat his little treat and ran back up. I tried to close the pouch so he couldn't get back in; no dice. He found the opening and disappeared! Meanwhile Kioko is in there yelling his head off; and yet ... they both let me pet them while they're in the pouch. They just don't want to be held, or to be loose except in their cage. They sure know I'm not going to hurt them; they seem to regard me as the Treat Lady. Whenever I come into the room at night they both come running over to see what I have -- usually nothing, but they're ever hopeful. Washi will nip at my hand; yesterday he got me pretty hard and I had to Psst! at him.
Yesterday evening I chased poor Washi all over the cage! I'd given them crickets; Kioko got the last one and Washi I knew would steal it from him, so I distracted him with a game. He sure can jump! Same thing, he let me pet him but wouldn't get on my hand or arm. Kioko won't come near me when he's running around, except to take a treat. I just don't know; maybe they weren't handled much before. I know Shikoni wasn't, with the two dogs and three little boys in his previous home. It took me a good six months to get him used to the idea. So -- patience!
Next week I move their cage into the library. It'll be interesting. I swapped out some toys yesterday, today I'll swap blankies. I'll do that again on probably Thursday.
Dinner last night: I made a pot roast, chuck shoulder. First I cut off a nice piece of beef and cooked it in the microwave for the gliders -- bad idea! It turned tough and dry, it was horrible (though Mike liked it just fine). So I gave them the last of the salmon that I was saving for Domino; carrots and celery, frozen berries. This morning in the brothers' dish there were two small pieces of celery left; Shikoni left a piece of carrot and half a strawberry. I'm glad they're getting enough.
I'm going to order some bee pollen and try Lucky Glider's recipe. I think that's the only thing I don't have; I wonder if it'll be at the health food store in Belton? And that powdered mix, whatever it is, I'll look it up. Make a small batch and see how they like it.
Cold and windy this morning! Saturday and Sunday were warm and windy, 20-25 mph. I'm sure getting tired of the wind. I only like it if it's raining too.
Mike's asleep on the floor just a few feet in front of the boys' cage. He has a big old tick on his shoulder -- yikes! I guess Mama didn't put his flea stuff on him, I'll have to ask. I don't want to do it and risk a double dose, that would mean serious vet time. Domino is due for his on Thursday.
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