Sterling is adopted!

 

We've officially adopted Sterling last week! Then we found out he has bad litter habbits. Actually, he's very consistent to where he goes, just that not where we wanted... e.g. on my bed. But after almost a week of training, and many loads of laundry, I think he understands now. He's been free for two nights in a row in my bedroom and have been very good so far. By the way, he has claimed a corner on my bed as his own to sleep on. I'll let him out when I'm not home today too and see how it goes. 

Coconut new eyelashes

 

I just realized this morning that Coconut has grown some darker coloured eyelashes. either that or she's put on some mascara last night. Coconut is becoming a pretty lady!

On another note, I think I haven't posted the link to my photo album. So here it is. You will find both Coconut and Sterling's photos there. 

new rabbit Sterling

 
We are currently fostering to decide to adopt this 2lbs Netherland Dwarf. He is so tiny! Coconut's head is almost the size of his entire body! But this little rabbit is packed full of energy. He doesn't seem to like to sit still at times. If you pet him though, he'll melt right in your hand and let you pet him for a long time. He's really friendly and climbed all over us for attention when we sat on the floor. He also doesn't mind being picked up. So now I have two opposing personalities rabbits, Coconut is large and laid back, while Sterling is tiny and adventurous. 

Bon Echo Provincial Park

 
I went to camping for a couple nights at Bon Echo Provincial Park here in Ontario with my dad and girlfriend. The hiking trails there are excellent. Unlike many other trails in southern Ontario, this one actually has lots of hills and valleys to climb. The shower station near my camping site are also top notch. They seem very new and is well maintained on a daily basis. The showers themselves have good water pressure. One thing I don't like about camping there is the close proximity of the camping sites. I stayed on site Sawmill 59. It is surrounded by 3 other sites each just a few trees away. It's also pretty noisy at night as people stayed late. If anyone intends to stay there, I'd recommend some of the 60's numbered site in Sawmill. They're up the hill and provide more privacy. Overall, the place is okay, but I have no plan to return there as there are a plethora of camping places in Ontario. 

Upside down

 
Here is the front view of Coconut upside-down in the tunnel. 

Digging a tunnel to China

 
Speaking of games, here is Coconut's other favourite - playing in the tunnel. She would play inside but the tube just keeps rolling. Sometimes she end up being upside-down like in the picture of her rear end, feet pointing up. 

Identity crisis

 
Coconut's been out more often now. But still limited to the immediate vacinity to her cage. She also has a new favourite game of pretending to be a turtle. She would go in the box in the picture and walk everywhere inside it like a turtle with a shell. Sometimes she can't see where she's going and just crashes into things. It's quite funny seeing this box moving around the floor on its own. 

Coconut is spayed!

 

It's been 5 days after Coconut's spay already. The picture is taken a few minutes ago. Her belly was shaved for the operation. Her bare skin are getting more reddish (see picture) as I think because of the hair growth and hot weather. Her behaviour and diet are back to normal now. For the first few days, she just sat there all day and didn't drink or eat much, except for the veggies, which she always finish. However, despite the pain, her litter habbit has been perfect throughout. I'm surprised that she would fight the pain of hopping into the litter box and do her business every single time. She also kept up with the grooming too. This girl is such a lady. So everything's good now, this whole process has gone by quite smoothly if I might say.

On another note, Coconut is still very timid and not very active. She still spend most of her time in the cage or near the door. But she does come out at night when I'm asleep now. It will be a slow process for her to adopt to this new home for sure.