A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper

A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper
Ever wonder what its like to share your world with a bunch of crazy critters? Tune in to find out!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Maddie's First Full Day

So - we calculated this morning and determined that Clooney was 3 - 4 weeks older than Maddie when we got him.  He was already on solid foods.  First order of business was to head to the pet store and get her the slop they had in her cage as she hadn't eaten in about 12 hours.

She is eating Marshall Ferret Diet - but the trick is you have to wet it and turn it into slop.  So I made her a bowl of warm goo and she pretty much went face down.  Once her belly was full it was time for a nap.

She is so tiny that she fits places that Clooney can't - she's tough to find. She likes behind the bookcase in the living room and behind the storage cabinets in the laundry room.

She has been playing with Oliver - who wants to be as rough with her as he is with Clooney. We are working on that.  Phoebe and Aggie don't seem to mind the newest addition.  Zoey is a ferret hater now - not only does she not like the new baby but she is taking out her frustration on Clooney as well.  Other than Zoey complaining - Maddie joining the troop has been a non event.  No one seems to care much.

I am not sure Clooney knows quite what to think yet.....

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