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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/21/11 08:10 PM
11/21/11 08:10 PM
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sitkasmom
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Its only been two days hon, she still needs to get used to her environment and everything. I suggest putting a t-shirt you have worn on top of her cage, dont open her cage door for a few days. Shes scared. Whenever you go in there just talk to her. She will listen. Give her a comfort phrase. Mine was "everything is going to be okay". Every time I go in Nanuks room thats what I say. That was the only thing I said to him for the first week. After she calms down and gets used to the house, when you go in the room, give her the comfort phrase, open the door to the cage, say the comfort phrase and close the cage door. In order to bond with her you have to get her to trust you. Sneaking pets isnt a way to do that sorry to be so blunt. I know how tempting it is to just scoop them up the first second you have them. In order to form a bond with her you both have to trust each other. Give her time. This has to be at her pace, not yours... I wish it was that easy
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Two Boys Sitka, Pudge Monkeys: Nanuk, Dayz & Elfie MudBug & Tista Teemo & Rune (Cyndra ) Lils, Razz & Nut
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/21/11 08:28 PM
11/21/11 08:28 PM
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GliderNursery
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You may need to take things a little slower with this one considering how she was handled by the previous owner. You need to build her trust in you first. Have you read Building a Relationship with your Glider ? This may help you out in understanding the fears your little one is experiencing right now. Remember to take things slow and go at her pace. Patience is the key. Good luck with her!
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: sitkasmom]
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11/21/11 08:29 PM
11/21/11 08:29 PM
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sitkasmom
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I should have also said, being handled and being forceably handled are two totally different things....
Nanuk is a rescue, he wasnt handled at all because his prior owners kept getting bitten. The teen that had him just thought she could grab him and stuff him in her pocket or bra and everything would be hunky dory. When he bit her she became convinced he was evil and wanted nothing to do with him.
I have had him a month and he has come along very quickly. I just had to be patient and take my time. I know its reeeally hard because they are soooo cute, but you dont want to push it. Pushing it will get you the opposite results of what you want...
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Two Boys Sitka, Pudge Monkeys: Nanuk, Dayz & Elfie MudBug & Tista Teemo & Rune (Cyndra ) Lils, Razz & Nut
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/21/11 08:53 PM
11/21/11 08:53 PM
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Posts: 650 Illinois, US
amelia
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That's terrible to write a living creature off just for biting! My oldest one bit me today for no good reason but there's not exactly much I can do about it. I mean, when little kids puke on you, you can't just give them away. So I need to leave her alone for more days? You mean just feeding and watering and changing the paper and not trying to get her to eat off of my hand or anything like that for a while? I can do that. Um, i think. Lol, it's so hard bonding with someone who won't let you touch them. She looks so soft and cuddly. I did the comfort phrase with Trixie. I didn't even think about that. I guess I need to read the article again. Zane was SO easy, he had been handled all his life and had no problem being my best friend right away. I'll try the comfort phrase trick.
Trixie (R. 7/12/11 @ 2 yrs) Zane (R. 8/21/11 @ 5 mo.)
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/21/11 09:02 PM
11/21/11 09:02 PM
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Posts: 365 Highland NY
midnight
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just let her see you when she is awake while you are doing things in the room and not staring at her. Sitting and staring could scare her at first because thats what predators do. This is what we did at first. Eventually let her see you opening the cage and putting food in. When she is comfortable with that you are making progress. Eventually i would recommend a tent. One day we just said "why not" and i actually fell asleep in the tent. We woke up to a suggie climbing on my face. Take things slowly and just work on letting the suggie know you are not a predator
Home of the Suggie Ninjas: Rayne Luka Binx and Kaylie
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/21/11 10:16 PM
11/21/11 10:16 PM
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sitkasmom
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"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Two Boys Sitka, Pudge Monkeys: Nanuk, Dayz & Elfie MudBug & Tista Teemo & Rune (Cyndra ) Lils, Razz & Nut
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/21/11 11:35 PM
11/21/11 11:35 PM
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midnight
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if it works, try it. Just might take longer this time i would think but it depends on the suggie
Home of the Suggie Ninjas: Rayne Luka Binx and Kaylie
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: midnight]
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11/22/11 12:47 AM
11/22/11 12:47 AM
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sitkasmom
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There are some tricks that might help once she gets adjusted to the house. You can try the licky treats on a straw. holding her through the pouch and talking to her. A Parachute pouch will also help. She can see out of the pouch and you can see in. I like this pouch because it makes Nanuk feel more comfortable because he can poke his head out to see whats going on instead of hiding in a pouch, scared, with his little imagination running...
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Two Boys Sitka, Pudge Monkeys: Nanuk, Dayz & Elfie MudBug & Tista Teemo & Rune (Cyndra ) Lils, Razz & Nut
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/23/11 01:39 AM
11/23/11 01:39 AM
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Lisha
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I wouldn't be too discouraged... I got baby #1 like late july I think & she just recently decided I was ok to watch her play quietly on the side lines from time to time! And shes not a rescue! I got her from a breeder who lives close, came & held her every few weeks, gave her blankies w/ my scent, etc & I honestly have touched her a total of about 5-10x as of right now since bringing her home. I've carried her in a binding pouch every single day for hours & she rarely crabs in there but if I open it up to show her I've got a treat, theres no question about it...she yells at me lol. I've sat in the tent w/ her for hours, never will come out for more than a quick peek. I've read all the goods on here about bonding & trust & all that so I have never pushed anything w/ her, so when I got baby #2 about a month n a half later & she was running up to me crawling all over me etc. on day 2-i learned first hand that every single one of them has their own personality & will do things at their own pace & there really is nothing I can do about it besides making sure shes taken care of physically & if someday she decides we can be friends I'll be ecstatic!
Lisha, Mercedes , & Porsche & Bentley
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/23/11 02:07 AM
11/23/11 02:07 AM
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Posts: 728 Southern MN, USA
ciara_lynn
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Yep, they all have they own personalities and take whatever time they please. We've had one of our pairs for 2 years now and sadly they are just starting to come around after all the work I have done and tried with them. It gets exhausting, especially that long. I just don't know what the previous owners did to make them so cautious.
I've been able to feed them since I've got them and they will climb all over me and jump off of me during playtime... but if I close my hands around them or bring them up to give them a kiss... they're gone!
CiaraLoved by: My boyfriend Jeff (jeffrey1881) Zeke my 4 yr old cat Joanie - Chachi - Baby Ruger - Mieshka - Comfrey Captain, Morgan, and Spaz www.ciarajessen.com (Graphic Design Work) www.fuzzielovers.weebly.com (Fuzzie Lovers - Sugar Gliders Site)
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/24/11 04:07 PM
11/24/11 04:07 PM
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Posts: 169 UT, USA
cke
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I have had my girls for 5 months now. Last night and this morning was a WOOHOO moment because both girls came out and ate the mealies. I had all 5 of my babies out at the same time eating them! It's awesome feeling. The two girls are very timid. One of them is a crabber and lunger the other is just timid and held back by the crabber.
Last night she came out and ate and after a few mealies the crabber came out and joined her. I am way stoked! Every glider has been different with me, a different schedule. I too want them all to just love me and cuddle but not so much. Oh and when I first got my couple pair, I was on here calling them mean. I since learned that gliders aren't mean they are just scared and the sweet thing is? The female of the pair will just hang out with me. She is awesome. I just had to start listening to what the glider's were telling me.
CK Scrat, & 2 white face females Pip and Peaches Forever imprinted on my heart Scout!
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: amelia]
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11/27/11 03:48 PM
11/27/11 03:48 PM
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Taryn
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Today I went and pulled the blanket that I drape over it when I'm gone off of the cage and she had pulled a chunk in throwugh the slats and culred up inside of it kind of like a cacoon. I reached inside to help her untangle herself and when she found the opening out she sort of kissed my hand and looked up at me for a minute. She didn't even shake or yell! awww, so cute!
Beloved boyfriend: Dan Chihuahuas: Halle (6) and Heidi (1) Am. Staff. Terrier: Chanel (6) Cichlids: Biggz, Walter, Doodles, Waffle, Monster, Domino ...and 2 baby SUGGIES! Luxe & Vuitton (Adopted 12/29/11)
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Re: Never been handled
[Re: Taryn]
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11/27/11 03:54 PM
11/27/11 03:54 PM
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sitkasmom
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thats awesome Congrats
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Two Boys Sitka, Pudge Monkeys: Nanuk, Dayz & Elfie MudBug & Tista Teemo & Rune (Cyndra ) Lils, Razz & Nut
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