Visiting Jinxx, the baby capybara

Self portrait with Jinxx

A Melanie’s Mondays Post:

This “Melanie’s Mondays” thing is really not working out. They are NEVER on Monday. Still, we’re going with it. This week I’m posting about my recent visit with Jinxx Capybara Wren, also known as babyJinxx Capybara on FaceBook. He’s worth a follow if you aren’t following him already. His owner, Jackie, says he’ll always be a baby to her, even when he is the 170 lbs she is hoping he will reach.

Nancy Ray snuggling with Jinxx

I owe my visit to my friend, Nancy Ray. She lives near me and if it weren’t for her willingness to travel untold miles to see a baby capybara, I never could have gone. Not being able to drive is the worst part of my vision loss.

Jackie with baby Jinxx

This is Jackie, Jinxx’s owner. She couldn’t love that little capy any more than she does. And Jinxx loves her, you can tell by the way he runs after her and cries at the door if he’s she goes out without him.

Jackie and Jinxx

I got so many cute photos of Jackie and Jinxx that it is hard not to post all of them. This one gives you an idea of Jinxx’s size. He was about 11.5 pounds in this shot. He’s probably 12.5 now since it’s been a week. Capys his age grow like…well, like baby capybaras.

Nancy watching Jinxx

As you can see, there is absolutely no way NOT to love like Jinxx. Look at that face! Look at those cute little ears! And the nose! Oh, what part of a capybara is not cute?

Jinxx swimming

Like all capybaras (except Skipper at this age), Jinxx loves to swim. In the wild, baby capys can swim within a day of being born. Luckily, Jinxx doesn’t have to worry about any Jaguars!

Jackie playing with Jinxx

If Jinxx really gets to 170 lbs, that pool is going to be too small for him. Way too small.

Jinxx resting

Baby capybaras tire easily. Here baby Jinxx is resting his paws while building up energy for his next adventure.

Jinxx and Bambi

One of Jinxx’s co-pets is Bambi, a little Chihuahua. Although Bambi the deer in the Disney movie is a boy, Bambi the Chihuahua is a girl. Jinxx is already slightly larger than Bambi, soon this size difference will be more noticeable.

A portrait of Bambi

Well, that’s about it. I want to thank Nancy again for driving and Jackie for letting us visit and putting us up for the night. And thanks to Jackie’s husband, Jeff, and to her entire family for being so welcoming. It is always wonderful to meet other capybaras and their owners! And, Jackie, if you’re ever out my way, come on by!

So, what part of a capybara do you think is not cute? Or, if you can’t think of a not cute part, which part is cutest?