Monday, March 23, 2009

A New Addition to the Family


We have exciting news! The Helms family has a new addition - the furry, four-legged kind! My parents came to visit us on spring break last week. While they were here, Dad tilled up my garden area and along the back of our house so we can finally get it planted. Sadly, during his tilling, he his a rabbit's nest. One bunny was gone instantly, one was very badly hurt and had to be euthanized and the final bunny was perfectly fine, but scared to death.

I know I'm insane, but when four kids (our niece and nephew were visiting, too) are standing there watching what you will do with this helpless little creature...

Surprisingly, the bunny is doing very well. I made a call to our vet who told me what sort of 'formula' to feed it. It took a few tries, but once Bugs new what that eye dropper was all about, he went to town. He is old enough that we have even been feeding him some lettuce and other greens.

Now the hard part will be turning him loose.