hi I got a 3 month old male a little less than two weeks ago and it seems like he is having a hard time settling in. whenever I put him in his pouch he seems constantly scared and i feel bad but I feel that i need to get him used to the pouch and me. When I stick my hand in his cage he wont come near it or even get treats from me. What should I do?? Is it because he is still so young? am I pushing him into bonding to fast? any advise is appreciated.
Miles, I am assuming he has come from a breeder since he is only three months of age. He should be able to bond at this age, he's not that young. I just purchased two four month old males and a seven month old. I know the seven month old is having trouble settling in. Does your baby have a friend? That might help, mine got adjusted so much quicker when they were placed with other gliders (I have seven). Use as little variation as possible for right now. Is he on the same diet he was at the breeder's home? Maybe it's too much CHANGE too QUICKLY. I don't believe you are bonding or pushing with him too fast.
no he doesnt have a friend yet, he was the last one when I got him. but I am going to get him one soon and i bet your right that probably will help alot. he is on the same diet and he seems to be eating well. i probably just need to be a little more patient and keep working with him. any good tips on getting him to like me and to stop being so mean towards me haha?
It helped when I placed mine with friends, I'm sure it will. I now have a happy colony of seven! Patience is key. Try tent time or bonding in a glider proof room. Have you tried using a bonding pouch too?
he has a pouch that he sleeps in, normally with me and a lot of the time he will let me stick my fingers in and pet him while he sleeps without a problem. and Ill open his cage and let him come out if he wants but normally he just stays in his cage mostly running on his wheel, he loves that thing, but he advoids me when ever i try to get close to him in the cage or when hes running around the room.
A couple of the things that I do with mine when I first get new ones.
1. Leave them alone for a few days till the get adjusted to the new surrounds,smell and noises.
2. Sit by their cage and just talk,sing, hum, read a book aloud, so they get used to your voice and your presence.
3. Start feeding treats through the cage bars, that way they dont feel threatened by your hand coming into their territory till they feel comfortable.
Bonding is a process that works best at their pace, not yours. Usually trying to force them to bond with you wont work any faster, it usually makes the whole process take longer than if you were going slower.
I'm not saying that you are going too fast, but your new little one may not be ready to be your little love bug. Also, keep in mind that some take longer to bond than others. Just be patient and your new friend will come around. Good luck!
Million, Bonding needs to be taken very slow-at the glider's personal rate! I agree with Newby, they should be left alone to acclimate. I actually do sing to mine . They have fallen asleep while I've sang (Not to brag! xD) just thought it was funny. They seem to like it, that's the point, you should try it. I feed them licky treats or small treats that they can take from my fingers. The length of the bonding process DOES depend on the individual personality of your little furrbutt if you know what I'm saying. Thank You. Lauren