Sagebrush
Well-known member
Okay guys. I have had TJ for a week and am getting to know him better. I do handle him daily, brushing fur and basic hygiene of the bun and cage. However whenever I go to pet him around his ears or shoulders he starts to breath heavily and tenses like no other. He also gives a small "scream" type sound. Not as loud as an actual scream but still. It was enough to make me jump when I was sitting on the couch petting him. I have not found any wounds or bruising on him. The person I got them from had small children, 4-6 year olds. I guess I am wondering if you all might feel that he could have been picked up by his ears? When I take him out of his cage I pick him up from under his front and scoop his butt with my other hand. I put him back the same way.