Posted By: amelia
Never been handled - 11/21/11 11:58 PM
Navi was taken from a very protective mommy at four months. She went to live with a large and intimidating man (who honestly meant well imo) who spent 3 months chasing her in the cage and eventually got her to eat out of his hand. He forced her into a pouch every few days.
Navi moved in with me two days ago and has completely avoided direct contact with me. She's fine with me watching her but if I put my hand forward, she crabs and runs to the farthest corner. I'm not going to chase her.
I've offered food on my hand often throughout today (yesterday I left her alone) but she won't take it. I snuck a few soft pets but I feel like she won't trust me if I do that.
I'm just discouraged now. My other two weren't this persistant about not being touched. She's probabl never been held without a pouch. Someone give me advice PLEASE?
Navi moved in with me two days ago and has completely avoided direct contact with me. She's fine with me watching her but if I put my hand forward, she crabs and runs to the farthest corner. I'm not going to chase her.
I've offered food on my hand often throughout today (yesterday I left her alone) but she won't take it. I snuck a few soft pets but I feel like she won't trust me if I do that.
I'm just discouraged now. My other two weren't this persistant about not being touched. She's probabl never been held without a pouch. Someone give me advice PLEASE?