Winter Housing

It sounds cold outside, so I’m blogging from under my hot rock. 

I quite like rain in the summer. I’m not allowed to go out in it though; my wire pen wouldn’t stand up to it, apparently. So I sit in my water bowl instead. But when the wind blows and the roof sings under the onslaught, the world doesn’t feel summery anymore.

Another cold season is upon us, friends. Time to fatten up and find a place to hide out. Deciding on a winter den can be frustrating, so I thought I’d share the wisdom of my experiences with you.

Choose somewhere dark. This is the most important point. Nothing interrupts a good winter sleep like dawn or your people turning on the light.

Underground is advisable. The further down I dig, the less likely my people are to disturb me.

Don’t be distracted by a warm place. If you’re too warm, you’ll be restless. Best to let your blood cool and your metabolism slow for the season, and you’ll get a good rest for when spring comes around again.

Finally, if you find somewhere under a nice, solid feature, like a rock or large water bowl, try to make it work. You’ll sleep more deeply with the knowledge that you’re in a secure place.

Oh, and make sure you’ve got your Ethernet cable. Once you’ve settled in, you won’t want to get back up.

Good luck!

Advisingly,

Mikey