Ok I have five sugar gliders and i have not truly bonded with them. I started with two and they quickly grew to 5. I started the bonding process with the children but then I stopped due to busy schedule. I in no way want to get rid of them but I need help, but where do I start. Mom and Dad don't bite me and they trust me enough to come to me when they get out but no enough to be held. I have one glider who just insists on biting me but he has gotten better. Luckily, every male that I have had has been fixed for there will be no new gliders. So how do I gain everyones trust??
Gliders:Sonnie,Lola,Tim-Tim,Theodore,Isabella and one dog Anya
Tent like a Genji pop up tent............you can google it or a cheapo tent from walmart or somewhere like that. Then you need feather teasers, bubbles, finger puppets and a book and have fun..............................read and let them come to you. Treats like mealworms amy also be helpful!
Tent time would be the best choice considering you have five Sugar Gliders. You could have them all in a huge tent at one time, they would love the open space. I have a 10ft by 12ft screen room which I set up in my backyard. I put wood stacked under the sides so they cannot escape, obviously I still supervise them at all times. But, they love being outdoors, the air, the space, I think it makes them feel so free. You can also bond to them at the same time over crickets, mealies, hey it's your preference. I purchased this huge screen room at B.J.'s Wholesale for $50 bucks, it was well worth it!
thank you very much I am in the process of ordering a tent from target. but my one question is how long should I stay in the tent with them daily and should I just try to pick them up by bare hand or wait a while? well thank you again I graciously appreciate your guidence
Gliders:Sonnie,Lola,Tim-Tim,Theodore,Isabella and one dog Anya
There is no time limit, however long you feel comfortable for, an hour, preferably a few hours (2+ is recommended). I would start by just gently petting them before actually attempting to pick them up, get them used to you slowly. Don't do anything that could result in scaring them, as that would only make bonding so much harder.
What a great! idea about the tent. Heck...I may just set it up in my livingroom. Since there is to much stuff @ the house Ceasar can get hurt on...maybe? Don't want to take a chance. Yup..I only have 1. Just got him April 11th 09 and he and I are doing well. He is sleeping with my hand over him while on my chest. Takes food from me and Im already a tree it seems. He has bitten me. I assume out of curiousity and the other times real light for play. I guess I'll get him fixed when he's a bit older... poor guy. ANY suggestions are welcomed! Im proud to be owned by my Ceasar!!
Ceasar should be fixed around this age, I think the younger you do it the better, before he's sexually mature would be the best time and that is generally before 4 months of age.
Laurens right once they start squaggle dancing and making you his there is no going back from that. I prefer to neuter mine right at 4 months OOP before these male behaviors begin!