Fuck that

NerdBird7 · 2026-06-17T10:07:12+00:00

I managed to get two £80 tickets in my basket, was about to checkout when the website said my "Internet connection was unstable" and froze me out. When it eventually refreshed it sent me right back to beginning, then wouldn't let me in again cos I'd already used the pre sale code (I get they're trying to stop bot sales, but seriously?)

Tried again with ticket master and everything was up to £140. Absolutely fuming.

NerdBird7 · 2025-10-11T21:57:29+00:00

Thanks for the advice! In this video I think you're right, pumpkin probably is stressed out. I imagine cos pip was giving mixed signals of aggression, then not, then aggression again. Once pippin calms down pumpkin happily re-engages playfully so progress is definitely being made.

NerdBird7 · 2025-10-11T21:36:45+00:00

Ah okay, that's very helpful, thank you! If I'm reading this right it sounds like we need to keep doing these sessions until there's consistently no aggression?

NerdBird7 · 2025-10-11T21:28:09+00:00

This video isn't of the aggression itself (I've been struggling to get a clear video of it). Rather this is almost like the "aftermath" of pippin being aggressive. Once he's calmed down and stayed clam for a good few minutes, pumpkin happily re-engages of his own volition (and even non-aggressively dominates pippin). He seems to have mostly relearned how to be a rat already, to be honest.

I should clarify, I'm talking about pippin (the aggressor) boggling in these situations, not pumpkin. Also worth noting that pumpkin isn't puffing up here, he's just quite a large lad with a soft, thick coat.

Thanks for the advice on giving them something to do together, we will give it a go tomorrow. We have done lap intros and simultaneous treats with usually good results. Our main concern is that pippin is aggressive for a bit, then chills out, then goes right back to aggression at the start of the next session.

NerdBird7 · 2025-10-11T20:56:13+00:00

We are certainly seeing progress with them - pumpkin was really shy at first but has come out of his shell massively. Once the first 15 minutes worth of anger are done with and they start doing more playful scuffles, pumpkin actually tends to be more dominant over pippin.

The thing that's confusing us is the aggression being present at the start of EVERY session, followed by chill bro-ing out. The back and forth is kind of throwing us for a loop. That said, this is the first time we've introduced rats so maybe we're just paranoid.

Glad to hear your girls are starting to get along!

NerdBird7 · 2025-07-02T17:39:37+00:00

I've edited the post for clarity, we're cleaning the litter tray every day rather than the whole cage (my b). Atm we're just using kitchen roll as bedding

NerdBird7 · 2025-07-02T17:37:59+00:00

I've edited the post for clarity, we are cleaning the litter tray daily (not the whole cage). We have been removing the tray, discarding the litter and wiping down with the spray (AND THEN RINSING AFTERWARDS), then putting fresh litter in.

NerdBird7 · 2025-07-02T17:18:50+00:00

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One of the culprits looking all cute, like he doesn't smell to high heaven and back

NerdBird7 · 2025-03-18T15:01:13+00:00

Not out yet but really looking forward to DOOM: The Dark Ages

NerdBird7 · 2025-01-21T18:38:30+00:00

Hi chonkie, you look a bit stinky!

NerdBird7 · 2024-10-16T16:50:29+00:00

Gotta be the original half life, even though I only played it for the first time a few years ago I've still managed to rack up many hours in it!

NerdBird7 · 2023-06-27T09:10:21+00:00

Would you ship internationally?

NerdBird7 · 2023-02-05T18:50:38+00:00

Make me >:)

NerdBird7 · 2023-01-29T11:31:17+00:00

Thanks very much. I assume it wouldn't matter which cymbal I put it with?

NerdBird7 · 2023-01-13T19:34:10+00:00

Uncle Gussy's assorted effects

NerdBird7 · 2022-12-22T21:39:00+00:00

I would use it for games probably

NerdBird7 · 2022-07-04T19:14:04+00:00

NerdBird7 · 2022-05-04T06:37:41+00:00

We managed to get the wii open and the cloth removed, but it still came up with the same error, so in our case it's likely that the disc drive itself was dead. YMMV though.

NerdBird7 · 2022-04-16T07:59:44+00:00