I know how much some people don't approve of my early intro's but I would like to take some time to explain that I understand the concern of this community and that this is a huge judgement call.

I would like to say I don't advise anyone to skip quarantines unless it is an EMERGENCY. (and no "oh well I want my babies together faster!" does not count) These guys weren't meant to meet face to face until AFTER Tazz had his neuter and there was at least a vet check, regrettabley Tazz managed to get onto the bed without my knowledge and they met.

I WILL be continuing with introductions and lots of supervised play time... I'll be doing cage swapping and of course exchanging pouches... It's what appears to be best for them.

This is a judgement call and I feel that for MY babies, breaking a conventional rule was worth the risk... Parasites can usually be easily fixed where as if a tail is chewed off, that's not so easy.

They met again last night, face to face and spent a good 2 hours together running around the room. Tazz did try to mount her several times but I did pull him off before he successfully mounted. (And YES I am prepared for babies if it does happen although I DO NOT have that as a goal.) Aussie spends much of her time with him, riding around on his back and grooming him and Tazz likes gallop over to her and jump over top of her... They are a pleasure to watch and fun to play with but mostly I'm happy that Aussie is starting to grow hair back on her tail and Tazz is up for more than when he is forced to be....

Feel free to let me know what you honestly think and if you are mad and think I'm irresponsible, tell me so.... I realized I would probably not have the support of the community on this, but I did it anyways, so lets hear it....

 

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Aussie's tail is completely covered again, she is happy and healthy. Her and Tazz get along really well, but we have experienced some food sharing issues. We are working through it one day at a time! Favorite Quote
"could be worse.... could be lava." "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing"- Helen Keller. My Bio
Well I'm 20 years old, I live in Warkworth, Ontario CA. I am currently working for HP tech support and HATE it, but it pays the bills. I'm looking to get into school for Radio broadcasting and station engineering. I'm a bit of a social butterfly, I love people and love going out to clubs ALMOST as much as I love my pets. I have 3 cats and of course Tazz. I would take in more if I could, but with budgets tight enough already, I'll have to love my pets that I already have for now and hopefully later in life I'll have a hobby farm where I can take in strays ^.^

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