Willy B has always had an undeniable love for enrichment that makes a lot of noise such as slinkies, boxes, and his new love, bouncy balls. When he gets a hold of the bouncy balls, chaos ensues- bouncing erratically, rolling around, and a whole lot of noise. When Willy B’s group goes into the mezzanine we often give him 1 or 2 through the food chute, if he doesn’t have one already. It seems to be pure joy for Willy B! Recently, the bouncy balls have been mysteriously appearing outside the enclosures. And because we could not catch anyone in the act, we caregiver started coming up with our own theories!
- Could it be that Willy B’s exuberant play is causing the balls to bounce through the gaps between the ceiling and the mesh? Some believed he was launching them with such intensity that they were escaping entirely, defying physics in the process.
- Others theorized that the balls might be slipping out through the food chute, carried by the force of Willy B’s powerful throws.
- But there was also a strong suspicion that his mischievous friend, Honey B, might be the true culprit, secretly tossing the balls out and enjoying the mayhem from afar.
At last, the mystery was solved when we watched Honey B on the security camera this morning. In the beginning, it seemed like she just wanted a little peace and quiet away from Willy B’s wild bouncing sessions, but as you’ll see in the video, she ended up having a lot of fun with those bouncy balls herself!
With Willy B’s 35th birthday just around the corner, we’d love to fill his space with all kinds of new bouncy balls to fit the theme of his birthday party “Bouncy Ball Mayhem”. You can help make his birthday extra special by adding to his collection through our Amazon and Chewy wish lists. Let’s make sure he has a chaotic birthday!
We knew she wouldn’t be quiet for long!
She didn’t like Mave being in “her” cubby, either!
Mave looks like she could use a visit from her other half.
I am surprised that the chimpeople would play with objects that size, for fear that they might bite into them thinking that they are edible, and then choking or swallowing what they had bit off. Instead, it turns out that Mr. Wilbur B. Willoughby is right-handed (and Honey B is, as always, mischievously clever).
Seriously, Honey B is such a funny trouble maker. Her antics always crack me up! She knows that eliminating Willy B’s favorite balls may give her some peace and quiet but it could also cause mayhem for Willy B. Sneaky but risky! Best part of all, Honey B discovered these balls are actually pretty darn fun. I think Willy B best protect his favorite toy, gaining access from here on out just got really tricky!
Honey B can catch a ball! Can the others do that?
Willy be could be in a handball game. he’good slapping that ball against the wall. Who else could it be other than the MIstress of Mayhem, Ms. Honey B, to put a stop to his fun. I can’t blame her if the noise was getting to be too much. But, I think the paper crumpling is louder.
If something is out of its usual place… Your best bet is Ms. Beans! Glad to see her enjoying herself! Willy better keep an eye on his new toys… Lest they end up outside of the caging!
Kelsi, have you ever thought of one of those ball-swimmingpools?
Just a tub filled to the brim with balls, that might be a whole lot of fun! ( not so much for the human who has to clean up…!)
I love Ms. Honey B ‘s mind!