In Reply to: HELP ME! posted by Allison on January 09, 19100 at 12:51:28:

: I just bought 2 gliders about 4 days ago. They are fairly tame, but they won't let me pick them up. I heard that the first week was the most important time for bonding and I'm running out of time. I do let them eat out of my hand, and sometimes pick them up, but it took me almost 2 hours the other day to get them out of my pocket! Since then I am nervous to take them out of the cage. I really want to form a great bond with them and I am trying, but what am I doing wrong? I talk to them everyday and they do respond, but it scares me when they scream at me. I also want to know how I can keep them from jumping off of me when I take them out of the cage. I don't mind if they walk around a bit, but is that not good for them? Please respond to this message because I am getting very stressed. Is what they are doing normal?
: Thanks for your time,
: Allie

calm down, it takes a lot longer than a week!! give them time, the first couple of days they should be left alone to get used to thier new environment, leave something with your smell in the cage, and a shirt on top of it. put your hand in the cage with treats and let them take the treats from your hand. I laugh at you a little cos i had the same anxiety attack when i got my little 8 month old alex from my daughter. I would come home and put my hand in his pouch while he slept to get used to my touch, i'd do it slowly cos he would crab till he got used to me.
I would take him out of the cage, pouch and all to the bathroom and let him run around and play, he would jump on me and off to the towels and shower curtains. he does fine now. it can take up to months and a year to bond with some guys, you didn't mention their ages but it they got used to someone else before you they are probably missing them like you would your best friend, be patient, it will come with time and love.

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