I have not heard her scream but she will growl. Sounds like a dog growling. Brendan are you talking about breeding rabbits like the SICK LINK you posted on breeding cats over on the Homesteading Forum? I agree with freedomfarm, you are sick and ask that you not post to me. Ruthieg thanks for explaining about her not spending much time with them. I was going to ask about that. I have checked on them and they are fat and warm but was concerned about her not staying with them. There is a pile of hair to the point you can't see them without moving some of it. It is in the 80's during the day and 60's at night.

How cool, Pete. Is there any way you can take photos without alarming mom and twins? By the way, if you are their daddy, does that make you Big Bird? Kate

What a very handsome Daddy! It always amazes me when these birds check out each other's housing. They seem to be so curious about who's taking up residence. This morning a brown headed nuthatch landed briefly on the bb box, tried to peek in, but the new Daddy Blue swooped down and chased him off, obviously while Mama was on a brief break. The BHNU nested here last year in a box on the opposite side of the yard, but not this year to my disappointment...but I was just as thrilled to have the dees! Sounds like you have alot of action going on. Hope all continues to go well. Donna

Hi Kim, It's true, you are never too old to feel like an orphan. My Mum lost her father and mother a few years ago, and they went only a year apart. She has a sister who she is very close to. I am so thankful that they have each other. They have said on a few occasions that they are orphans, as well. When you lose people that you love, it is important to pull in your family and friends who love you unconditionally and who understand how you are feeling. I understand how you feel about your husband not "getting" your emotions on your loss. My boyfriend is the same way. I had a really hard time communicating with him after my brother Joel died because he didn't treat his family or value his family how I valued my bother and my Mum. I still to this day try and urge him to make more of an effort and give his parents and his little sister more credit and more of a chance to be close to him. But, I have realised that relationships (even family relationships) need to be a two way street. Chris made an effort to be a better son and brother and was met with a complete lack of interest on the side of his mother and sister. So now, being able to see the inside of their relationship, I can see why my boyfriend doesn't value his family as I once thought he should. . It is important that your husband tries to understand your grief, but I have found that using your partner more as a distraction than someone to talk about your loss with is more appropriate. For talking about my loss (our loss) I talk with my mother, my aunt and my step-dad - They understand how much I loved my brother and they understand the emotions and the anger that I have, and the big gaping hole that is sometimes present in my life. My boyfriend doesn't understand that and I have found that trying to force him to "get it" is more stressful and that I should limit the communicating to my Mum and Aunt. I am not saying shut your husband out and don't talk to him, just don't expect him to fully understand what you are feeling. And when you need to vent, find people who can relate more to your emotions. I am sure that your husband will always be there for you, regardless of whether he understands your grief or not.