| SusieQ36305 | 02-26-2013 05:01 PM |
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Originally Posted by BigKing
(Post 4147488)
Hi there, on your message about your little baby, I have had some experience on skittish babies. The best advice I can give is to be patient. You are showing her a whole new way of life! My Oreo and Mia came from a breeding nightmare, they just weren't old enough to breed yet. They hadn't been handled and were very afraid of people. We just made very deliberate and slow movements around them, gave them lots of love and were sure not to corner them or make them feel like they were out of control in a situation. Neither of them know what to do with toys yet, they still look at king like he is crazy but they will come around. I think the best thing to do is to move slow. Her entire life has been used as a tool, you are showing her another way of life. Although you have a lot to overcome, a loving heart can go a long ways to overcome a cold hand! Good luck and I commend you on making the choice to take on a baby that may not always be someones first choice!
Cindy
| Thank you Cindy. That is very good advice. Bear, one of our males (we have two), seems to be getting her out of her shell more than anything. I kind of figured he would be the one to do so. You are right, her whole life she has been used as a money-making machine and was not given much attention. Well, let me tell you, she is becoming a little diva pretty fast, LOL! I don't know if you know the story of my Roxie, but she died one month ago today from eating a sago palm seed that she got in our backyard. We had no idea it was poison and it had been in our yard for 15 years. It has been horrible and I still cry every single day. I keep thinking I will wake up from this nightmare. Penny was my lifeline and I think I was hers, too. We needed each other so badly. I still cry and grieve over Roxie and always will, but Penny has made it bearable for me.
Your babies are just precious! Looks like they are on the spoiled side, too! | 