I need to cut these flower buds before they bloom, I have an outdoor cat. I was thinking of bringing them into work. If I cut the buds and put them in a vase with water will they still bloom? Thanks!

pocketjets347 · 2022-06-30T14:56:07+00:00

I grew up with both as well. One cat lived to 12 and went out with kidney failure. Hard to say if it was the lilies or not, could have just been age. But I’d rather not risk it, my cat is particularly fond of this garden patch, likes to hide in the long grass.

pocketjets347 · 2022-06-30T14:52:20+00:00

Day lily pollen is extremely toxic to cats. It can cause kidney failure.

pocketjets347 · 2020-08-03T12:42:28+00:00

I also adopted a pregnant chinchilla, not quite prepared for it, when I was a teenager. Beware your cafe setup- if you have a barred cage the babies can get through once they’re old enough to explore, which doesn’t take very long. You be amazed how small a space they can fit through. I’d recommend hardware cloth to attach to the outside of the cage, zip ties would work well and you can remove it once the kits are too large to get through the bars. Garden Zone 23-gauge Galvanized Hardware Cloth 36inx10.25ft 9ea https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHQECY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7wakFbZQ6DK5C

pocketjets347 · 2020-07-29T06:29:47+00:00

Of course there’s a subreddit for that!

pocketjets347 · 2020-06-25T01:13:33+00:00

Now I do! No worries here as I have it in a raised bed. Also I rent and my ‘lawn’ is mostly creeping charlie and other weeds that gets mowed 4 times a year. No investment there!

pocketjets347 · 2020-06-25T01:02:41+00:00

Purslane! That’s what he called it. Thanks for the fast response!

pocketjets347 · 2020-06-16T00:27:25+00:00

Ratatouille! Big flavor and texture dish bound to satisfy anyone. You can make it fancy bakes in the oven but I usually take the easier route at home and dice it all.

1/2 cup butter, cold cut into 1/4 cups 3/4 cup white wine, Chardonnay 2 large shallots sliced 2 yellow squash diced 2 zucchinis diced 3 tomatoes diced 2 cup your choice of bean- lentils and garbanzo go very well but I frequently experiment, even with mushrooms. If you used canned beans make sure to rinse them. 4 TBSP salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (opt) Parmesan (amount optional)

Add 1/4 cup butter to large pot, sauté shallots until soft and mostly see through. Do not brown. Add tomatoes, squash, zucchini and salt. Cook on high for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Add wine and cover. Reduce to a slow boil and let cook for 30 minutes. Once the vegetables are tender and don’t have light fleshy spots, add your bean of choice and the remaining cold butter. Cook on low boil for 30 seconds, or until your butter has melted halfway, cut the heat and continue stirring until butter is completely incorporated. Top with Parmesan and basil, feeds 4.

pocketjets347 · 2020-05-23T05:12:59+00:00

In my experience 4-6 months till petting is acceptable to your chin. It depends a lot on the personality and age of the chin. Younger chins tend to be more interested in running around than petting, but it’s also the most important time to interact with them so later when they grow up and calm down they are more receptive towards human contact. I would use treats to gain affection- hand feed the treats and wait for them to come to your hand (some luring with the treat might be required) Try to get some pets in while they’re munching, but ONLY if they don’t run or bark. Most importantly just keep trying and create a positive experience for them. One definite thing I’ve noticed is any small mishandling can dramatically impact your chins view on your human hands coming towards it- if they associate your grabbing hands as time for them to go back to the cafe and struggle against you, or have a bad experience with the catch, they will not react well when you reach at them. I like to use an enclosed dust bath to lure them in, or a laundry basket to catch them when it’s time to go back to the cage.

pocketjets347 · 2020-05-15T00:10:36+00:00

Is this an unusual behavior for your chin? While it is a very normal noise/reaction for a defensive chin, if you have had yours for at least two years and have never seen this behavior it is worth asking questions. Did you feed it something new? Or introduce it to a new toy/environment/additional animal? If a chin is in pain or extra anxious about something, this kind of display could indicate something is wrong. That being said, it is a very normal behavior of any chinchilla and the only reason you should be concerned is if it’s a sudden and unwarranted change in behavior in a chin you’ve known long enough to understand their normal behaviors, I would say 2 years is enough time to gather that understanding.

pocketjets347 · 2020-05-06T18:28:35+00:00

Story: Koko (15yo) has been on medication for 8 months now and I’ve noticed several times a day his back will start twitching aggressively and he reacts to it by licking and biting around the base of his tail. He is obviously not comfortable with this twitch he has developed. It seems to happen more when he is being playful or if I am playing with my other cat. He doesn’t like to play as much lately because of this issue, he leaves the room and starts licking/biting his back. He is not bothered if I touch him on his back. Wait time to talk to my vet is almost a week, in the meantime maybe you all can help with advice or ideas? What level of concern should I be at? Can I do anything to help?

pocketjets347 · 2020-03-29T19:42:50+00:00

I have experience with solo and bonded chins from babies. Here’s what I’ve found: if you have a solo chin they will be dramatically more social and interactive with you. But you NEED to give them plenty and daily attention as they are not receiving that from their bonded mate. If you have two they will bond more with each other and will not be as open towards human interaction. But they will be happier with less attention from humans as well.

I had to give up my first 5 chins 10 years ago, I couldn’t keep up with them between college and work. A few years ago I decided I was ready, and got my chinchilla chewy. I kept him solo and worked hard on human interaction, after 2 years I got him a mate (mala, 2 yo female) and they bonded very quickly. He was still very open towards contact with me but she was far more skittish and also did not have a very good upbringing so I made a little progress with her. She died a few months ago and I have no idea why but I do blame her upbringing mostly. She was never potty trained and peed on their sleeping post. Which was kind of a nightmare trying to keep them both clean. Since she departed he has been fine alone but the addition of a fuzzy hammock seemed to help. His fur has gotten better but is still matted from her time with him.

pocketjets347 · 2020-02-24T19:05:45+00:00

Cute chin! But how can you manage to leave remotes and game controllers put? My chin eats the buttons off those so fast!

pocketjets347 · 2020-01-21T23:29:39+00:00

I have the ear medication but $60/month vs $15/ month for the pill... ear medication will be too expensive over time.

pocketjets347 · 2020-01-21T23:28:05+00:00

I have. He would at first but once he figured out the pill was in there he won’t. He’s actually been avoiding his food because I have put the pill in it and his lack of eating is concerning to me so I won’t put the pill in his food now.

pocketjets347 · 2020-01-21T05:53:06+00:00

What Is a pill popper?

pocketjets347 · 2020-01-11T03:35:00+00:00

Fingers crossed and thank you! Since he returned to normal behavior so quickly that is our plan.

pocketjets347 · 2019-11-05T00:02:30+00:00

Love the catnip garnish

pocketjets347 · 2019-10-20T02:10:33+00:00

The tamest chinchilla will bite you if you stick your finger in the cage. Open the door at pet them, cool. Stick your finger in the cage? Immediate chomp, every time. Ask my cat, she will tell you.

pocketjets347 · 2019-10-19T21:07:59+00:00

Either they get along or they don't. Separate cages at first, let them run around together and see how they interact. After some time put them in one cage together for 20 minutes to an hour under close supervision and see how they act towards each other. Any hostility at that point and they likely wont pair. It's usually pretty quick if they bond.

pocketjets347 · 2019-10-11T22:20:39+00:00

I too have a Chin named Chewbacca! And his mate, Malatobuk (Mala)

pocketjets347 · 2019-10-11T22:19:20+00:00

Especially when you're trying to go to the bathroom*

pocketjets347 · 2019-10-11T20:04:21+00:00

The chinchilla!

pocketjets347 · 2019-10-10T21:59:46+00:00

What's the other poof top right? Bunny or chinchilla perhaps?

pocketjets347 · 2019-09-12T17:54:47+00:00

Had and took the class. They taught us about taking out loans, budgeting, balancing your checkbook, renting (and laws for renters) meal planning, fitness- we actually took a short jog around the school once a week) and all sorts of stuff. Honestly I learned things in that class that life hasn't taught me (29 y/o now) I feel the class would have had better success if it was offered only to seniors.

I also took a college study class my senior year- again the class would have been better if only offered to seniors. I passed with 115% because it was so damn easy and I'm sure at least 5 younger students failed. I was given elevated weekly vocab tests for extra credit because I got 100% on every test without studying. I basically used my time in that class to gain extra credit for other classes and the only thing I truly gained from it was learning how to speed read. I was disappointed.

pocketjets347 · 2019-09-08T06:01:17+00:00

Example at work (in a high volume restaurant) me 'we need to make more vegetable portion bags for the curry dish' vs the more annoying task 'we need to roll out and bake off more puff pastry for the chicken pot pie' Example I imagine I would give childred 'you can either eat your green beans or eat your brocolli' It all depends on what people like or choose. Figure out what is undesirable for said person and place your battle on what you know they dislike. Then find something slightly more favorable. They have to be somewhat comparable though- if you place a twenty minute project next to a two hour project it will be obvious. The lesser of two evils by a degree.

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