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Subject: Re: glider worries
Posted by Thresa on January 16, 1999 at 19:59:52:
In Reply to: glider worries posted by One Crazy Gliding Fool on January 14, 1999 at 16:06:16:
: 1. One of my new gliders makes some noises that I haven't
heard about. One of them sounds like a cross between a yip and a chirp. I could almost swear that there is a bird in the cage with them. He does it in the same manner that he yips in, perched on a branch and it's as loud as when he is barking.
The more time you spend with gliders in your house, the more sounds you will hear from them. Kristi told a story a story a while back about her female "singing", oh I wish I could hear one do that.
: 2. My male glider is only a few months old and I've seen his genitalia sticking out of a few different occations. Is this normal. I've also noticed that he is acting differently toward both my female and me. He's now more affectionateto me (I'm not complaining one bit) and occationally more aggressive toward her (especially during dinner time). Is this common when a male is going through "puberty?"
After 3 or 4 months old, the little thing makes its appearance now and then. As he gets older, he'll probably get even spunkier. They'll learn eachothers ways.
: 3. People say that they take their gliders with them everywhere they go. I'm concerned with the weather. If it's cold outside, I'm affraid to take them with me if fear that they'll get sick. Is it OK to take them with you or is it better just to bring them with you when the temperature outside is in the 70s?
When it's cold outside, I keep mine's pouch next to my skin under my clothes. I wouldn't expose one to weather I wouldn't raise my shirt to. They make nice little rib heaters! You can put them both together for the trip.
Enjoy your li'l fuzzies!