Baby Bunnies

Monday morning, I was in the laundry room folding clothes.  The dogs were barking- which is nothing out of the normal for our house and our neighbors.  Then, I noticed Samson's bark had changed.  I went outside expecting to find nothing- only I found a real surprise!  Madison had a baby bunny in her mouth!  I hollered for Luke to come and help.  He was getting ready and ran out in his underwear to see what the deal was.  I discovered another bunny about to make a bad decision and enter Samson's pen.  I rescued both of them while Luke brought me a box.  I had no idea how to raise baby wild bunnies.  I've raised my fair share of birds- but never bunnies.

Madison was due for her shots, so I loaded her up and the bunnies and went to Dr. Mike's.  He told me the best thing was for me to find the Momma.  Well, I can't just go out in the woods and holler for the Momma.  So, instead he gave me kitten powdered formula.  He told me to feed it through a syringe and wished me the best.  He said, "Well, they sure know which house to go to!"  When we got home, Madison found another one in the rosemary bush!! 

So I've had these precious little things since Monday.  I'm feeding them 3x a day.  Just yesterday (Wednesday) all 3 of them showed interest in eating.  This afternoon (Thursday), the biggest one jumped from the shoe box I put him in.  I have to separate them as I feed them- so I know whose eaten and who hasn't.  They all look alike....only 2 are smaller and 1 is fairly older.

I'm sure hoping they make it.  Looks like about another 3 weeks according to Dr. Mike on when I can release them.  That will sure be hard, but they are meant to be in the wild.  For now, they'll hang out in my old guinea pig cage with their towels, leaves, and alfalfa. 

Playing with Kingston

This weekend, Luke and I had the opportunity to keep Kingston all weekend.  We set up our "blue" room with the pack and play, a changing station, toys, and his clothes and things.  We had a blast!  Friday afternoon Kingston and I played outside with his new soccer ball.  He's not afraid of the dogs at all.  He goes up to each pen and pets them through the fence.  I was worried about Madison being around him- since she's so old- but I didn't have to worry at all.  She loves the little fella.  She gives him a kiss and followed him all over the house.  George, the cat, slept outside his door every night.  Aly, however, didn't share any enthusiasm for him- she basically hid in our closet all weekend! 

On Friday night, I made meatballs, mac and cheese, and english peas.  He loved the mac and cheese, peas, and peaches I gave him.  He didn't really care for the meatballs though.  Saturday, we spent the day playing inside with Uncle Luke, watching Handy Manny &  Mickey Mouse, and playing with blocks.  He was worn out by Saturday night. 

He did however share his germs with Aunt Melissa.  I have a sinus infection, ear infection, and possibly strep throat now. I wouldn't change anything though, we had a blast keeping him.  It just makes me want our house full of kids someday- no matter their age!