Phineas is Six! (March 25, 2017)

[d3s5]

Phineas turned six today! I've had to restrict a lot of his movement because he is not able to grip as well and falls sometimes. I took down all his vines across the living room, dining room, hallway, television, and bathroom. He wasn't too happy in the beginning, but he has adjusted to just staying on his little free range area now. I love this little guy and it is sad to see him aging. He still has his attitude, however, and I am thankful for that!

Deb

 

[Rapunzel's Pascal]

Awe, Happy birthday little guy!!! You enjoy a great day with yummy delicious bugs for your birthday cake ;-). He is a handsome guy

 

[jannb]

Happy Hatch day Phineas! You are still one handsome boy and very lucky to have a mom that loves you and treats you like a king.

 

[Matt Vanilla Gorilla]

What a handsome devil! Happy birthday sir!

 

[xrowdac]

wow 6... around this age is the mobility startin to show really big?

 

[d3s5]

wow 6... around this age is the mobility startin to show really big?

Yes. He moves very slowly. He has a weak grip and almost no grip in his front left foot. He does not have the strength to right himself if he falls over. I have come home a couple times from work, and he was on his side. I have no idea if he was like that for a few minutes or several hours. I righted him up and he was fine. He still has his same personality and he still wants and tries to do the same things he has always done - he just can't now. He will eat only occasionally, and then it is only hornworms and silkworms. I give him Reptaboost in between and that seems to be helping. He still drinks very well.

 

[Chameleon Crazy Chick]

The last picture had me laughing so hard. He is the king, surveying his subjects....
"You dare approach me, peasant? feed me bugs as penance for your crimes..."

 

[d3s5]

The last picture had me laughing so hard. He is the king, surveying his subjects....
"You dare approach me, peasant? feed me bugs as penance for your crimes..."

Well, actually, that IS how it is! His free range is above my head so he does tower over all of us. Hmm. Maybe that's where he got his attitude. . .

 

[jpowell86]

Nice job, Deb! Phineas looks awesome for being 6.

 

[Remkon]

Congratulations!

 

[Twitchet]

Happy Hatch day Phineas

He may mature but he looks very handsome indeed. Beautiful.

 

[absolutbill]

He is beautiful for being 6. Huge props to you for caring for him so well!

 

[xrowdac]

Yes. He moves very slowly. He has a weak grip and almost no grip in his front left foot. He does not have the strength to right himself if he falls over. I have come home a couple times from work, and he was on his side. I have no idea if he was like that for a few minutes or several hours. I righted him up and he was fine. He still has his same personality and he still wants and tries to do the same things he has always done - he just can't now. He will eat only occasionally, and then it is only hornworms and silkworms. I give him Reptaboost in between and that seems to be helping. He still drinks very well.

so touchin..ohh well lets hope all goes well....btw where is FERB?

 

[opheliaeatsbugs]

What a handsome boy, happy birthday

 

[d3s5]

so touchin..ohh well lets hope all goes well....btw where is FERB?

Phineas is named after P. T. Barnum. I had never actually heard of the Phineas and Ferb show when I got him. Of course, afterward, that's the first question people would ask!

 

[d3s5]

Thanks, everyone for all the nice comments. I was reluctant to post his birthday this year. Just bittersweet because I probably won't be posting his birthday next year. I just love the little guy so much!

Thanks again,

Deb

 

[jannb]

Thanks, everyone for all the nice comments. I was reluctant to post his birthday this year. Just bittersweet because I probably won't be posting his birthday next year. I just love the little guy so much!

Thanks again,

Deb

Aww Deb, I know the feeling. Enjoy every single moment you have with him.

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

Nice six year old!