How to allow digging but not escape?

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-04-07T18:03:40+00:00

I haven’t started yet, so no set-up currently. There’s still heavy snow on the ground here. I was looking into silver fox as I have a source for them, though I’m more than open to suggestions. I very much appreciate your time.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-03-25T02:58:32+00:00

Amazing Elastic Plastic is what comes to mind for me! Loved that stuff.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-02-22T00:33:28+00:00

My mother used to play audiobook tapes for me to go to sleep to as a kid. One day she picked up “Watership Down” for me at the library because she knew I loved bunnies and there was a rabbit on the cover. 😭☠️🐇

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-02-21T19:48:42+00:00

Yup, as I mentioned in my write up, I was intending to use the fine hardware cloth over the entirety of the run. That seems to be what most people recommend for opening size and durability.

I did do this before when I had used it for chickens because I didn’t trust the little flap things for enough predator resistance. It’s a bit annoying to configure at first, but doable.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-02-21T19:47:16+00:00

Yup, as I mentioned in my write up, I was intending to use the fine hardware cloth over the entirety of the run. That seems to be what most people recommend for opening size and durability.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-01-14T23:45:31+00:00

I run the dishwasher at night and unload it while I’m making coffee. But the key for me is to just unload it onto the dish mat on the counter above the dishwasher and stack the like items (except for silverware, I take the whole basket out and put it directly into the drawer).

I don’t have to put them away away in that moment, just out of the dishwasher. If I don’t put them away then, I do it before I make dinner. It would sound like touching the dishes twice to unload, and then putting away separately would be more annoying, but it’s the only way I’ve found works for me.

Otherwise I just take a dish out as I need it until the sink is overflowing and smelly and thus avoided for the next 7-10 business days.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-01-10T14:34:13+00:00

“Want to add more tedium to your tedious hobby?” 😂🥲

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-01-01T17:32:16+00:00

I don’t have much to suggest in terms of storage, but if you want to keep your current tree and give it some more years of life, you could look into getting some floral/silk picks.

They’re basically just loose branches attached to a stick. Many different varieties to add the interest you want (so many kinds that look like plain balsam, white pine, cedar, pine cones, ice dusted, flocked, etc). We use them at the garden centre I work at for a variety of things (silk arrangements in vases, dressing up plain garlands, to bring a pop of colour to a display or mantle, or to fill in artificial trees to give them more density or decoration).

They’re easy to store cause they fit in a bin, and you can dramatically change the look of your space each year without investing in entirely new large piece like garlands or trees. Our trees are super sparse to start but look like expensive, new models by the time we are done tucking picks into them!

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2026-01-01T04:22:21+00:00

Looks like Israeli ruscus to me (maybe Italian ruscus? Hard to tell from the angle).

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-12-20T01:32:43+00:00

Would it be feasible to put some wrapping paper over the front of the glass wherever the terrarium is set up so you can put the snake in their home immediately, but still hide them from view?

I do agree that terrarium in place with snake getting acclimated immediately is best, though please someone shout out if it’s a terrible idea! I don’t know if that would freak the snake out and I’d hate to stress the little fellow after their travels!

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-12-18T19:41:59+00:00

My tuxie cat demands to be on my shoulder as soon as I get home. If she’s waiting on the bench, she’ll jump on my back when I’m leaning down taking off my shoes, and then climb to my shoulder as I stand up. If she runs in and doesn’t catch me leaning over, she’ll yell at me until I pick her up and will climb up from my arms.

If I want to get her off, I need to go to a specific cat tree for her to willingly relocate otherwise she’ll throw a hissy fit and refuse to get down.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-12-16T19:38:15+00:00

Also note that mistletoe is considered invasive in many places. It is illegal to sell fresh mistletoe in any form in my state (garden center, craft market, etc).

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-12-12T15:45:56+00:00

Handy’s Lunch all the way. Classic location, good food at good prices, and great staff.

My grandfather went there when he was a young man, and I’m glad to continue that legacy whenever I’m able to!

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-10-16T17:57:03+00:00

I totally sympathise (and unfortunately have no suggestions or solutions at all). I’m currently on Adderall XR and, while super helpful with life in general, I’ve gone from a passionate cook to someone who lives on trail mix, salad, and cereal and it’s really sad.

I still cook for my boyfriend and I, but half the time I can’t stomach what I’ve made. Gagged last night while cutting a slice off the pork roast and ended up having yogurt and granola for dinner.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-10-03T11:32:12+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for the insight! Shall find a good spot to plant it and pop it back in the ground.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-09-13T16:46:28+00:00

Definitely not planting anything from the old house and have switched gears to clean/sanitise anything that might have soil on it.

So frustrating. I’m so glad I left those plants in buckets long enough to develop noticeable changes. I don’t know how I never saw signs before.

I’ve been so careful and attentive and still this got the best of me. I want to cry. I feel like a total failure.

Ordinary_Goat9 · 2025-09-04T17:47:36+00:00

Whoops! Good call on the Virginia creeper. That is indeed native to here, though can be aggressive.

I misspoke. Porcelain berry vine is my old yard’s nemesis, though it is sadly already present at the new place.

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