They absolutely do! That is... if you form the right bond with your Bdubs. If you let your Bdubs know that your love language is physical contact, he will start reciprocating from time to time, when he wants to.

Hi!! Certain Bdubses, particularly young Bdubses, have the potential to be quite affectionate. Moreso, Bdubses who have just been adopted also want to spend time with their new friend in any way they see fit.

This goes back to the roots of the Bdubs, they are often very emotionally demonstrative hermits, and tend to be rather dramatic (/pos /aff). As such, if a Bdubs likes another Bdubs — or another hermit, for that matter — they will tend to be affectionate, spending lots of time with that person. However, if a Bdubs dislikes another Bdubs or hermit, they will be very vocal about it, and even attacking/biting that person.

Therefore, the fact that your Bdubs actively chooses to spend so much time with you is definitely a good thing and a sign of trust! However, if it is hindering your abilty to perform daily tasks, there are ways to help your Bdubs to become less dependent on hugs.

First of all, never punish a Bdubs, it will make him upset and more likely to misbehave.

Establish boundaries to your Bdubs. You can teach him that you need space when you are doing certain tasks by encouraging him when he does what is desired. For example, if he sits on the desk quietly when you are working, you can reward him with some moss. But, also remember to remind your Bdubs that wanting to be hugged is okay!!

The issue: I'm looking into getting a Joel, and I'm worried that if I get a Joel, he'll take his own initiative on the hawsies...... Can Bdubses and Joels cohabitate? Or will the stress on both of them be too great?

Hawsie breeding is a great way to get your Bdubs some enrichment! Although getting a Joel may come with some issues regarding Hawsies, there are some ways in which these can be avoided.

An easy way to make sure that the Joel does not take his own initiative on the Hawsies is by simply separating him from them; making a seperate enclosure for the Hawsies to roam. This may only work in certain enclosure configurations, but could be a good way to make sure that the Joel does not get angered by the Hawsies.

Additionally, making another stable for the Joel to be able to have this enrichment regarding Hawsies could be a better option, and may allow your Bdubs and Joel to bond over a mutually beneficial relationship. For example, Bdubses prefer Hawsies with good stats, and so other Hawsies he tends to…. well I can’t tell you that*. So, by allowing the Joel to take care of these Hawsies that your Bdubs does not want, your Joel will be less likely to attack the Hawsies your Bdubs does want, and your Bdubs will not have to…. uhh…. to the Hawsies.

You were right in bringing the Bdubs inside, as it will prevent further damage being done to him from the thing that was attacking him. His aggression might be due to his fear at being in new surroundings with a new person, or being panicked by the pain of his injuries. By gaining the Bdubs’ trust, it will allow him to calm down and for you to help him.

What I would recommend is trying to heal the Bdubs without him realising, to prevent the aggression. If you have it, soak some moss or greenery in a healing potion and place it in a small plastic container. When the Bdubs goes to rest in the moss, he will inadvertently be healed by the healing potion, which will help to soothe his injuries. Depending on the severity of his injuries, this process could take anywhere between half an hour to a few days.

Feeding and giving water to the Bdubs is also an optimal way to ensure that you gain his trust and that he remains cared for. Wild Bdubses often prefer to eat things that they can find naturally: sweet berries; raw meat; moss and plants and leaves etc.

I would recommend getting their Bdubs some comforting items that he can use to calm himself down. In this case, I would not recommend giving him a clock as the time shown on it might stress him out. Instead, I would give him some soft items such as some moss, or extra bedsheets/pillows, or some plushies.

Once he is calm, a healing potion should work to get rid of the pain of the respiratory infection (which is what I presume he is sick with). That, along with the side effects of the potion, should allow him to be able to go to sleep much easier.