I think I was dupped. I decided to try something different for bath time. I aM traveling to NJ today and decided especially since I saw a couple of fleas. To break down their room and give them a good bath and check them over. I decided to try something different. I ran water in the tub and proceeded to go and get the fuzzbutts from outside. I put all 9 in the bathtub. A couple wanted to get out. I put water on them and they decided to stay. So I said hey this is going to work. I decided as a safety to put the trashcan in front of the door. I figured they couldn't get out or I would notice. One by one they honesty waited their turn and some even laid down as the sprayer sprayed them. I thought what good babies I have. Then when there was only 2 left to do. I noticed I hadn't heard any dooking, running, or felt any playing. As I looked at the door it was wide open. I got up and ran downstairs. And noticed all the activity going on. My husband thought I let them out. Why would he think that because the parakeets have free run of that room. I ran to the bird cage. I didn't see them at first. And yes there was one fuzzbut in their cage. Once I rounded up the fuzzbutts I saw the parakeets at the top of their cage. They are use to intruders. We have a mouse that has been running the house since Jun. He goes in and sleeps in the parakeet hanging tent. I am now running around and scooping fuzzbutts as they tease me in the wardance. Laughing I run upstairs to find the last 2 waiting as to say What about us? Any time now. I have to admit it has been months since they have been bathe. But, all in all, they never cease to amaze me. I wonder was the behavior displayed in the tub a ploy to help the others escape. Probably not. They were long awaited for a bathe. I feel I am very lucky to have 9 very compatible fuzzbutts who bring joy to me everyday. This is just something I wanted to share. Dooks, NeeJa and the MOD's (Masters of Disaster) [Posted in FML issue 3555]