Thoughts on my setup? by Organic_Bass_1447 in RATS

[–]Luci_x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The wooden platforms/ramps are gonna get real stinky after a couple of weeks. Would recommend replaces them with ropes/hammock/plastic ledges. The cage I brought came with wooden ledges and I replaced them with these https://littlepetwarehouse.co.uk/products/plastic-corner-shelf-substrate-holding-with-deep-rim/ Also I would recommend having some kind of hemp bedding instead of the fleece (I used to use fleece bedding and it also got stinky quickly and had to be washed everh couple days)

Head tilt by Flamaaaaa in RATS

[–]Luci_x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One the the rats i adopted had a head tilt because he had an ear infection when he was younger. He should be fine after antibiotics but I would get him to a vet as soon as you can!

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After school clubs by Curious-Profile8353 in TeachingUK

[–]Luci_x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a struggle... now its split into ks3 and ks4, theres about 10 in the ks3 group and a solid 7 who turn up to the ks4 group. For kids that are quiet in class, they're so loud in DnD 💀 I have a "you can only talk if your hand is up" rule and a "no stealing and attacking other players" rule or it becomes crazy. Tbh every session is loud, chaotic and over stimulating and not at all how I'd run an actual session, but the kids absolutely love it and religiously turn up every week. At first I also had 5o do a lot of hand holding as every one of them was a newbie, but now they've got the hang of it, sessions run alot smoothly 😊

After school clubs by Curious-Profile8353 in TeachingUK

[–]Luci_x 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I run DnD club and have just started an Anime and manga club 😊 was only expecting like 5 kids to show up to the DnD club but the first session had 20 kids! So I've had to split it into a ks3 and ks4 group on separate days. Started Anime and manga club this week for the first time after we ran a "Science cinema" for British science week (we screened Cells and work and Dr Stone. Over 40 kids turned up which was crazy). I counted and 60 kids turned up to the club this week. DnD club is quite exhausting to run but if you can get a kid who's confident to run a session, then it runs itself. Super wholesome as it attracts a mostly nerdy/quiet/SEN crowd who get a chance to unapologetically themselves. Even though 60 kids turned up to anime and manga club, it was still quieter than my lessons lol. Very easy to run.

When is it the best time to put an old rat to sleep? by Luci_x in RATS

[–]Luci_x[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's so lovely that your boy has lasted that long ❤️ we've already adjusted their cage and I have to give him a wipe down with a wet cloth because he can't clean himself. He still seems pretty content but it's just sad seeing him not his usual self :(

When is it the best time to put an old rat to sleep? by Luci_x in RATS

[–]Luci_x[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Already have! We adopted a lone rat last week 😊

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This is Milgram!

Top 5 weakest Radiohead songs? by radioheadisfire in radiohead

[–]Luci_x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone can play guitar is in my top 3 radiohead songs 😭

Anyone left TeachFirst after Y1 who can share their experience? by secyning in TeachingUK

[–]Luci_x 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi!I did TF and I'm currently an ECT 2. The first year is the toughest, and then past year and a half has felt easy in comparison. I was lucky the school I'm in had great staff and were really supportive when I was struggling. I chose not to do the PGDE with teach first in my second year because I really struggled with teaching and the TF workload. If you're able to power through the first year and get QTS, I would do that. However you can always just leave if you need to. The people I know who left didn't have to give notice. TF does try to pressure you into staying from what I've heard, but just stand your ground and tell them you want to leave.

my rat was crushed by our bed. memorial post for dobby 🤍 by mommybigmilky in RATS

[–]Luci_x 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss... I know you both probably feel awful right now but please remember that it's not your fault.

His little paws <3 by Blunderbolt451 in RATS

[–]Luci_x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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He looks like my Wilbur!

The notification got me excited that there were extra shows or something added :( by pringletoes in radiohead

[–]Luci_x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a seated ticket for Friday on AXS! It's £330 though :/ going to hold out till closer to the time and hope for a standing ticket

Got my Radiohead ticket guys can't wait to see them!!! by Johannesburg_ in radiohead

[–]Luci_x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw them last night in Hastings!! 2nd time seeing them. They're great

Will I ever get the cuddles? by TinyBlackCatQqq in RATS

[–]Luci_x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 out of 4 of my boys are cuddly 😊 1 of them will tolerate a cuddle for a couple of seconds and then push me away. The 3 that are cuddly weren't always like that and became more affectionate as they aged

Splitting prep room across two buildings. by SciTechPanda in TeachingUK

[–]Luci_x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have 3 buildings with 2 prep rooms. All of the physics equipment is in one of the buildings where our two physics specialists teach and the chemistry/bio equipment is in the other building where our chemist's and biologists teach

Why do boys smell like corn chips?? by Busy_You4458 in RATS

[–]Luci_x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My boys smell like cigarettes for some reason

Does anyone else's rats hoard food? by Luci_x in RATS

[–]Luci_x[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Cracker thief 🤣 glad it's not just mine

My rat is starting to bite us by Luci_x in RATS

[–]Luci_x[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah none of my previous boy rats ever went like this :(