stratton_henry Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hi, Nutmeg is a gingernut ranger and is 4.5 years old. How do I know if she is unwell or just showing signs of aging? It's easy with us humans, (I've started making involuntary sounds every time I stand up or sit down). Nutmeg still shows keenness when I go to let her out of the run but after a few minutes she just goes and hides under a bush. Does this sound like old age? Should I make her watch Antiques Roadshow tonight and gauge her reaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 If she is still eating, drinking, pooing and generally pottering about without obvious signs of respiratory, crop, lice/mites/worm or egg-laying related problems (if she is still laying) I wouldn't be too worried. She's a good age for a hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Yes I would agree - she has probably chilled out in her mid life stage and takes life eay now - whilst eating drinking and pooing normally let her enjoy herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sounds like she is doing very well. 4.5 is a good age for a gingernut - most people I have spoken too have lost theirs at 2.5 (I lost 3 at that age). I find they do start to slow down gradually and seem to be resting a lot more and lose a bit of weight. My pepperpot is going through the same now, she is 5 1/2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
