Well, Tonka is now just over 5 weeks old.

Thought you might like an update on his mischievous self.

“Mum won’t share her shredded wheat with me!”

“But I got my own anyway”

“Cheeky faced? Me? As if!”

“See? Butter would not melt………. ”

“Hello?”

Some chins have no manners “From A to B via any route possible - Including over Mum!”

Poor Bear - she will be glad when 7 weeks is up because I can see me needing to wean the little monster by then

Just thought I’d update this thread ……………….. Tonka went back to see Jade (my vet) yesterday and we’re all really pleased with his progress.
He weighed a whopping 78g yesterday and his front paw looks excellent - it is almost completely healed and he is not going to need any surgery unless there is bone infection present (which does not seem to be the case at the moment).
He was very popular at the vets and Jade and the veterinary nurse had good long cuddles with him - Tonka, of course, thoroughly enjoyed the attention - at one point he was clambering over Jade peeping softly to her all the while - I  think Jade could have stayed there with him all evening

So here he is ………………

and here is his amazing paw

Little “Tonka” (as my Mum has nick-named him ) is doing very well. Amazingly his front paw is healing and I doubt he will need surgery unless he gets an infection. If he gets an infection he is still at risk of losing his leg and/or sepsis (blood infection) - so still early days.
He is taking his Septrin like a good boy (he’s not started spitting it yet ) and has put on 4g every day for the last 3!! He currently weighs 62g

Here are a few photos of Bear’s kit - he’s not easy to photograph because he does not sit still for long - chinchilla kits are remarkably resilient.

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Not that Bear’s fed up at all

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Having a damaged paw is not stopping him.

Having a scratch can prove a little tricky on the balance

Hiding under Mummy.

Hello? Am I cute or what?

And finally ……….. in his usual position! He certainly knows how to feed.

Well, little man’s survived another night and is perky (in fact, I think he’s driving Bear nuts already ). He is tolerating his minute dose of Septrin and has put on 1g this morning (not holding my breath on that one though because his weight will fluctuate during the day).
I will see if I can get a photo or two of him later - that is if he sits still long enough

So far so good……………..