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Subject: She is not a devil, she is scared
Posted by Bourbon on August 27, 1998 at 16:24:06:

In Reply to: Re: I Need Help My Glider Is the Devil posted by Layla on August 27, 1998 at 15:33:49:

She is ONLY six weeks out of pocket and you have already had her 4 days..For starters I (my opinion) think that she was much too young to be taken from mom. Next you say that you can understand how she feels being takien from mom. Give her time to build a trust with you. I am sure you both were very angry and upset anout gia. You had every right to be. The gliders have a keen sense of tension and stress. They feel it in the air. She needs time and may need loads of it. As amanda had said try some yoguart, or pudding (low fat) on your finger tips each and EVERY time you stick your hands into the cage when she licks it off remove your hand. open the cage door and just give her treats. she is scared, she is lonely, and she doesn't trust anyone right now. when she crabs, hold still but be sure to be prepared with the finger tips. Always let her know you are there for some GOOD reason. don't take her out till you have at least some bonding started. when the crabbing stops when you open the cage door, and when the biting stops. Those are the only defense they have. Give her plenty of time to learn to trust you. Go back and read all the past archives, they are a lot of discussions on bonding, biting, and crabbing. Read each one and the responses as if you were the one to ask the questions..bonding is a time consuming, nerve racking period of time. Sometimes it takes 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months, 6 months, a year, or sometimes never at all. It really all depends on the person wanting to bond and the glider itself. Give her space and time to get used to her surroundings and her new people. Good luck.

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