Happy Birthday Norbert

[Catherine]

As with everyday of his life, Norbert is quietly happy with his breakfast and his hay. He will be happy when I clean enclosure. His father, Pigbert, was always content. He is always happy to just be there and enjoy his life.

Guinea pigs live an average of six years. I have had a couple make it to 7 years.  His mother was a rescue and she was always anxious. She died at three of a major stroke. Pigbert was neurologically damaged all his life. I always had to baby him and in the last year I spoon fed him vitamin supplements. He made it to five years.

At six, Norbert is healthy and a good weight. He is alert and happy. I think we still have some time left together.
He is cute isn't he. As a baby he was a complete surprise. I didn't think Pigbert could father a baby. The other two piggies in the litter were fathered by Lambert, the big white one in the picture. The moment he was born, I couldn't believe it. Pigbert was so excited. He was the best father ever. He was right there with mom as she gave birth. I guess he knew something I didn't.

Norbert has always been a joy.