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!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

All Nigel All the Time

So its not really all Nigel all the time - but it seems that way as he has had several posts dedicated to him as of late.  In looking back over time I found I have never posted pictures of the little dude rolled up when I hold him on his back.  I hold him this why many times a day and this is how I check his feet, clip his nails, determine if he needs a bath and converse with him.  He is rolled up tight at first and then he relaxes and lets me do my thing.  I think he is so cute when he rolls up....


These other snaps are of him hanging out with me getting and showing some affection:




Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Personality Snapshots



Some days you get a picture that just represents the essence of the subject.  I am not sure why but I love this picture of Aggie.  It shows her shy side, her mellowness, her sweetness and the fact that she doesn't love getting her picture taken - all wrapped up in one.

Then there is this one of Oliver:


This totally shows his ornery side - look at those mischievous eyes....I am thinking up trouble is what this says to me.  I love it when I get shots that truly demonstrate their different personalities.....

Monday, March 12, 2012

Mid March Monthly Snapshots

Some miscellaneous shots so far this month:
Ollie snoozing behind the blind in Nigel's room - gotta love that morning sun

Maddie looking cute in the hallway

Shhh - don't tell the elusive Emma I got her picture....

Aggie hanging out on the dog bed

Phoebe snoozing in her spot on the cat tree

Miss Madison playing


Sunday, March 11, 2012

Orange Kitty Girl - Zoey

Here are some recent pics of Miss Zoey - orange kitty girl.  She seems to be doing great health wise and is still active and social.  I am pleased with her progress and am still giving her the herbal supplement which seems to be agreeing with her.  She is still cranky at times but all in all pretty mellow in her old age....






Saturday, March 10, 2012

Clooney Snaps

Clooney finally came out for the camera - seems like whenever I get the snaps going he is sleeping or hiding or doing some other anti social action.  The last couple of weeks he has been super interactive - happy, cuddly and wanting lots of attention.  It's all good....  :)







Friday, March 09, 2012

Emma the Ref

Emma is funny - she flips out when the ferrets squabble.  She doesn't like the noises that Madison makes.  I think she thinks that Madison is in distress - which when this first started I thought the same thing.  After observing the ferrets "fighting" I have determined that there is no distress and that in fact - Madison gives Clooney a run for his money and he often is the one who abandons the fight.

Emma, however, doesn't get this so she goes to where this is happening and tries to intervene.  Its quite funny to watch - especially if the ferrets are under the bed, behind the chair, etc....I think its sweet she is worried about her little sister...

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Nigel Snaps

My littlest boy seems to be doing okay recovering from his toe injury.  I have noticed that he isn't running on his wheel much at the moment - guessing his little foot is sore.  So - I have been getting up at the crack of dawn in the mornings to get him out of his cage and take him to run around and play in the bonus room.  He seems to like it and is getting his exercise.  Seems like the least I can do for him.

These snaps were taken while he was snoozing in the cat bed.....