What Ever Happened to a Quiet Sunday?

Today, for some reason, the girls have been rather noisy and domineering. The smallest, who is affectionately called Mini Sh*t because of the way she teases the others, has spent all day trying to mount the other 2 in an attempt to be alpha degu. Large, yes I know I still don't have proper names yet, has spent most of the day shouting about nothing and Medium couldn't really care less.

From 9 o'clock this morning it's been nothing but degu debauchery! I don't know what has got them so riled, maybe it's because breeding season is near, but here's a little video of Large having a good old whinge.

As for names, nothing has really fitted their personalities yet. Although, I am seeing a hierarchy and personalities similar to the women of Warehouse 13. We'll see if Claudia, Myka, and Mrs Frederick stand the test time.

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