It's Halloween and strange things are afoot (or maybe a-paw!). Let me explain...
The rats had 3 playtimes today...lucky things! One of my friends came over to see them so got to come out. Then I played with them before I went to do some work. And then when I came back they got some more playing!
Java's explorations into the unknown are getting bolder and there's definitely no second thoughts now...she just gnaws on the bars waiting to be allowed out. And she doesn't stop until she's all tired out! Today she has found a new trick - running around inside my jumper! I have also started to train her to go up on hind legs when commanded...lots of treats for bribery!
NOW THE REALLY EXCITING NEWS!!! (Possbly influenced by the magic of halloween ^_^)
Diamond did the bravest thing I've ever seen her do.
After not wanting to be picked up for the last few days and feeling very scared when she was, I thought it would need a lot more handling and patience and that she would always have a nervous disposition!
BUT over a period of about five minutes she built the courage up to walk not only on to my hand, but in it, up it and eventually onto my shoulder where she quite happily sat for a stroke and a sniff. She wasn't scared at all! Hooray!
Unfortunately by this time I had put my camera away so I'll have to get photos tomorrow!
Night! x
