So, after the sad death of my darling Tikka, I need to set about getting a new friend for Danzac. Zac is about a year old, quite shy and medium sized. When Tikka's previous cage mate died of old age I successfully introducted him and Zac in a bath lined with towels and a huge bowl of veggies. I'll use the same method unless anyone else has any suggestions.
One baby or 2. I know a trio is harder to manage, but i have a huge 2 level hutch so space wouldn't be an issue. I suppose I was thinking that if i have 2 babies, then when its Zac's time I'm hopefully not left with just one again. But would it be just as likely that all being well a 1 year old and a baby have similar odds of dying at a similar ish time. I know that sounds hard hearted, but i hate having one left behind, its so sad.
So, am I mad to consider bonding Zac to a pair of babies, or should i stick with the original plan and just get one?
One baby or 2. I know a trio is harder to manage, but i have a huge 2 level hutch so space wouldn't be an issue. I suppose I was thinking that if i have 2 babies, then when its Zac's time I'm hopefully not left with just one again. But would it be just as likely that all being well a 1 year old and a baby have similar odds of dying at a similar ish time. I know that sounds hard hearted, but i hate having one left behind, its so sad.
So, am I mad to consider bonding Zac to a pair of babies, or should i stick with the original plan and just get one?