Say hello to Pip (Aka Pipkin)

[Ria P]

I think that he'll get over it. They do react to each other or a new smell but it's impossible to anticipate which way it's going to go.

[ilguy]

Any update on Pip? Curious to hear how he's doing since he's become aware of Raffy!

[Pebbles82]

Nope - not a peep from him. I know he's ok because his veg has gone in the morning.

[ilguy]

Aw, I was hoping you'd get to go back to taming him by now. So glad to hear he's eating and healthy though, fingers crossed he comes out when you're up soon

[Pebbles82]

Pip's out! Just appeared tonight. I think they both knew it was my birthday lol (it was just after midnight). They were both out in their cages talking to me. Either that or it's the exact 2 week point when Raffy has settled into his cage (and maybe it's taken Pip two weeks to get used to the major change too).

Anyway Pip did a bit of hide and seek. Sat and chatted for a bit. Ran up his ladder and sat and looked at me at the bars. So he seems back to normal. The little sit on his shelf next to the bars was a bit like - I'm still upset that you got another hamster - what was wrong with having an only child - me. And part like - hello again I've missed you.

Anyway they both got a bit of porridge on a teaspoon and were both out in their cages, hence it was like we had a little party together before I went to bed. Which I am grateful for - a nice moment after a bit of a stressful day.

[Ria P]

Happy Birthday Serendipity!

What perfect timing for Pip to surface!

[ilguy]

It really does seem like they can sense moods, what a lovely surprise!

Happy birthday Serendipity, and here's to a great year together with little Pip.

[cloudy]

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a very special day today.

[Pebbles82]

Thank you.

[Pebbles82]

Tonight I had the perfect opportunity to get Pip out in his Pip trap pod thing. He was sitting on his log in front of his wheel. I didn't see him as he looked camouflaged against it! And went to put a treat on the log. He sat there for a moment and didn't run away, but then shot down the tube into the plastic pod. All I needed to do was put my hand over the tube and lift him out. Unfortunately I couldn't as nowhere to put him - Raffy was in the playpen. I'm not sure they should share that playpen (separately) anyway - it's wood so bound to pick up scent (and Raffy rubs up and scent marks it). So might need to construct some kind of second smaller playpen for taming Pip. Where I would put that I have no idea!