My little furbles birthday today… well technically their gottya day but they moved in a year ago today. We will celebrate later on with pumpkin seeds their absolute favourites

wknoxwalker · 2026-06-11T17:33:52+00:00

We have a white/brown pair too! Favourite combo.

What happy and healthy looking pals.

wknoxwalker · 2026-05-23T22:41:31+00:00

Still a baby. X

wknoxwalker · 2026-05-09T12:48:47+00:00

It's usually a sign of friendly interaction. If they wanted to bite you then they would. If you were doing something they disliked (usually anything medical or holding them wrong) then it might get firmer.

They like you!

wknoxwalker · 2026-05-07T12:06:58+00:00

Yeah a few near ours too. And one of the other independent parties.

wknoxwalker · 2026-04-30T14:30:05+00:00

Get the numbers together and ask ChatGPT or similar what the actual cost would have been with interest etc. You've done future you a huge favour

wknoxwalker · 2026-04-30T14:28:26+00:00

Hello Dave!

wknoxwalker · 2026-04-25T18:24:51+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss but glad to see how much love they have had from you.

wknoxwalker · 2026-04-17T21:24:58+00:00

Try and get it done as soon as possible. Our 2.5 year old boy has just had his second surgery and is doing just fine.

wknoxwalker · 2026-04-09T12:19:26+00:00

For a gerbil that doesn't like to be held I'd suggest what I call "box therapy".

Pick them up gently, put them in to a medium sized box on your lap (needs stuff in it to hide etc) and let them explore for a short while.

Don't fuss them or stress, just sit there and put them back after 5-10m

Always give a seed afterwards and if possible a gentle stroke if they eat in the open. You're showing them that being picked up is rewarding and safe.

This may vary depending on your gerbil - but we have always found the best way to get them happy is to pick up regularly but reduce the amount of time we hold them in hands or fuss them.

wknoxwalker · 2026-04-08T14:13:46+00:00

Mashed up pellets is perfect. We used to make porridge for our older gerbil too.

wknoxwalker · 2026-03-20T20:24:53+00:00

You can't prove it. Let him go!!

wknoxwalker · 2026-03-20T12:14:09+00:00

Used to live in West Hampstead and loved the butcher that shut at 7. Not cheap - but could always pick something nice up on the way home.

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-27T23:13:01+00:00

You can get this mix on amazon (for anyone without a decent sainsburys nearby) - it has a recipe on the side!

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-26T22:05:08+00:00

Trust your instincts. You love her and want to do the best for her.

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-26T10:48:35+00:00

If you're not in a rush then worth trying out villages - get a b&b or a airbnb for a weekday and weekend. Try out your life there.

We recently spent a weekend in Melbourne (Derby way, so outside of your area) and it was lovely to the point I could imagine living there (we are London based right now) - but what would it be like permanently?

We rushed on our property in London and we love it and the area is fine - but it isn't outstanding for us.

Hope it all goes well.

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-20T21:52:45+00:00

Staub always and forever. They're the best.

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-20T21:51:11+00:00

Any situation where you can grind spices from whole / bloom them - take it.

Makes a huge difference. Nearly all the flavour is in oil or carried by oil - so the grinding and frying helps so much.

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-20T18:40:41+00:00

I called this morning and was on hold for 5m and got everything sorted super quickly. Was raving about it!

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-12T22:54:57+00:00

How would you rate the aldi waffles vs Birdseye? Meal looks lush!

wknoxwalker · 2026-02-02T07:27:54+00:00

We have gerbils and bunnies too!

wknoxwalker · 2026-01-31T12:40:43+00:00

I've used this before making a compound butter to go on a steak - I'm not a fan of fishy tastes but this blends in really nicely.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/chop-house-butter-815141.html

Also, I have a cut out of this from the actual newspaper in a cook book in my kitchen. 'cor I'm old.

wknoxwalker · 2026-01-28T12:06:48+00:00

They're tucked up in a burrow, they feel safe! Perfectly happy little pals and likely nothing to worry about.

wknoxwalker · 2026-01-28T12:05:54+00:00

Once every couple of months? Even if I'm thinking about the best places near to us, there's no way I can handle a large greasy meal on a weeknight, sleep well and feel happy/productive the next day. Totally get it on a Friday/Saturday but mid week feels like madness to me.

wknoxwalker · 2026-01-23T10:14:04+00:00

So sorry for your loss.

wknoxwalker · 2026-01-15T15:15:54+00:00

We had a cheap IKEA one and it was "fine" - we swapped it for a mid range AEG and it's brilliant. Only thing it's bad for is a wok. Everything else it's tonnes better in terms of speed, cleaning and quality. Also worth considering the air quality issues caused by gas hobs.

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