A sad update-
Kenadie passed away yesterday afternoon. I kind of knew it was going to happen, but it was hard blow all the same. Including the littluns, Kenadie and Keiran I have lost nine ratties in the span of sixteen days. Kenadie was a very special girl, and I already miss her presence very much. Like the other babies, Rowan did not realize she had died and kept her in the nest with the other babies. My sister removed her from the tank for me as I was very upset when I discovered her and Rowan did not want to let my sister take her, which is out of charatcer as Rowan could care less if we take the babies from her to handle or not. For the next few hours she rooted through the babies like she was looking for something/someone. I know ratties can't count, but I think prehaps Row realized her special little one was missing. The other babies are doing very well, growing well and have started to try gooming their little faces but the poor little ones all fall over and fall asleep halfway through. I hate the fact that I will never get to see Kenadie attempt any of those things. She will be greatly missed.