 | Posted by: | TammyH | | Subject: | To Lauren | | When: | 6:24 AM, 15 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 146.235.4.8 |
Hi Lauren
The amount and type you provide is about what I give my family units. At least yours gets some quality attention, I am glad to hear it; however, in my very humble opinion, I dont feel it's enough for a single glider.
You may want to consider getting yours a companion of the opposite sex (& it might not be a bad idea to be sure the male is fixed - unles you want to be up to your arm pits in gliders)
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| Posted by: | Lauren, Scubysnak7@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 3:31 PM, 15 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.196.43 |
Thanks for your opinion. Unfortunately I don't have the money to get another glider at the moment. If something happened and I had to take my glider to the vet or something, my parents would obviously pay for that, but I don't think they will buy me another glider at the moment. I give my glider a lot of attention I think, but as I said I was just asking for other opinions. I was in a rush this morning and didn't have time to write a long message, so I will say now exactly the amount of attention I give her...
Every day I either get home at 2:30 or 7 depending on whether I go out and ride my horse or not. When I get home around 2:30, like today, I get Sydney out immedietly and let her sleep in my bra until around 8 when I make her get up for dinner, and she eats then sleeps in her cage until she wakes up to play. I usually play with her for about 2 hours, but sometimes a little less, and I let her roll around in a hampster ball (please don't give me $hit about this, I supervise and she doesn't get her claws stuck) for about 20 minutes or so. On days that I get home around 7, I usually just get her out and feed her at 8 then when she gets up to play, i play with her for at least 2 hours, sometimes more if I can. On weekends whenever I am home, she sleeps in my bra. I am very busy, but I also take the responsibility of my glider. We are extremely bonded, and I have had her for about 6 weeks now. She doesn't seem lonely but if I feel that she changes her behavior at all, I guess that geting her a friend is my only option, because I do not ever "throw away" pets, they are mine till they die. Thanks again for your opinion!! =)
| Posted by: | KarenE, KarenElfrank@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 5:06 PM, 15 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.193.32 |
Lauren,
Personally, I think that perhaps you give your glider as much or more quality time than some people are willing to admit.
Not all of us, and I must include myself, give our gliders 2 hours of quality time each and every day of the year. There are some times when it is just not possible due to unforeseen circumstances.
I happen to think that the time she spends in your bra is also very important quality time. She is next to the warmth of her human, hearing your heart beat and being surrounded by your own unique smells.
I may get blasted but I would definitely NOT consider your glider among the lonely ones needing a companion. Sometimes I think people get a second glider simply because they are under the impression that if there are two less "out of cage" time is necessary.
I think you are doing a good job raising your little one and would not consider a second glider at this point.
| Posted by: | Lauren, Scubysnak7@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 6:01 PM, 15 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.196.44 |
Thank you. I don't think that people are wrong in thinking that many gliders need a companion, just as some people are more social than others. Thanks Tammy H and Karen E for your opinions and suggestions =)
| Posted by: | Lauren, Scubysnak7@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 6:15 PM, 16 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.197.84 |
Oh Tammy I fogot to ask, how much time a day do you think is enough time? I'm just wondering, I just want whats best for little Sydney!! =)
| Posted by: | TammyH | | Subject: | none | | When: | 4:06 PM, 17 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 146.235.4.8 |
That you keep her with you so much is a wonderful thing -- I am glad you elaborated on your story. With all that attention, I think you are doing fine.
For awhile after we got our first one - he was spoiled like a precious first child -- including riding in my bra and long play period of 100% pure attention. Needless to say he is my brightest and most bonded animal.
But things change, he got older and eventually, i needed to get him friend - we just didnt have as much time all the time to spend with him.
If/When your life changes, and you cannot spend such quality time with her, I would then recommend that you consider getting her a companion --
Out of sheer curiosity, if during the 2 hours of playtime she is in a ball, what do you guys do for fun for the rest of the time?
Mine usually run/jump to and from everything they can get to and we play "come find us mom". We stopped using a hamster ball about two weeks after we got our first one -- it was more fun to have him play tag/catch with us.
Best wishes to you and your little one
| Posted by: | Lauren, Scubysnak7@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 4:53 PM, 17 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.197.61 |
During play time, she runs around, and plays on my curtains, and I drag a feather around for her to chase, and I put her on things that she glides too, and she runs around in a hampster ball, and I get coat hangers and hang them together and let her climb on them, and she runs around and stuff, just whatever is around I play with her. I also made a maze out of pvc pipes and she climps around in there. What do you suggest for play time??
| Posted by: | KarenE, KarenElfrank@aol.com | | Subject: | Lauren | | When: | 5:18 PM, 17 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.197.169 |
I must say that I am quite impressed with all that you have come up with for your baby. Sounds like one very luck, not to mention spoiled, glider.
It is apparent that you have gone the extra mile to make sure your little one is happy and content.
Just keep up the good work. It's too bad that more gliders don't have you for their human 
| Posted by: | Lauren, Scubysnak7@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 6:51 PM, 17 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.200.181 |
:O) I just hope little Sydney is happy. What sort of things does everyone do for their gliders at play time?
| Posted by: | dagny | | Subject: | none | | When: | 8:57 AM, 18 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 207.87.132.10 |
lauren where are you from? the reason i ask is that i am looking around for a home for a glider that was dropped off in a wildlife center that i used to work at and if you are in the ri area and if you are still considering a friend (I am unsure if you are or not) this glider is very sad and very much alone in the world. we are trying to place him with someone who already has a glider so that he can have that interaction with other gliders..anyway if you want to e-mail me and let me know. I wont lie..he is not the friendliest glider...but he is young and i really believe he can be worked with ...mostly he is just very afraid and lonely 
| Posted by: | dagny, kmccallu@risd.edu | | Subject: | none | | When: | 8:58 AM, 18 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 207.87.132.10 |
oops this is my e-mail
| Posted by: | Lauren, Scubysnak7@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 12:16 PM, 18 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.205.18 |
OH NO! I live in Orlando FL! I would be willing to take in a glider like that though, if you are ever in the Orlando area, lol
| Posted by: | Jim M, dr.goodnight@att.net | | Subject: | none | | When: | 4:42 PM, 18 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 12.75.96.109 |
Dagny,
Where are you located? I have two gliders that would love another companion!
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