Ginger was a surprise.
Looking out the kitchen window Nikki noticed a tiny joey standing waist deep in the lake. Thinking it was one of the forest does baby that had got separated, she casually walked out with a pouch, called to her and she simply rolled in.
Wandering through the forest looking for the perceived mother, she called out that someone had left their kid behind. As the does looked up from their grazing she realised they all had their babies. So who did Ginger belong too?
For about a week Ginger was hung on a fence in a pouch waiting to see if mum would return. She never did so Ginger came into full time care where she bonded with another young joey named Finn. These two are inseparable and are always cuddling or sleeping next to one another.
Ginger is currently going through a soft release. Taking her time and using the house as her safety base, she heads off with the wild mob each day and each day spends longer and longer with them. One day she will simply stay out there with them.