Message:
Subject: Re: Bonding
Posted by Cynthia on December 06, 1998 at 12:52:33:
In Reply to: Bonding posted by Chreyl on December 05, 1998 at 20:46:15:
: Hiya all!!!
: I have two Gliders (Taz and Jabber) they are about a month and a half old. I'm not sure that they are bonding very well. They seem to bond more to themselves then to me and Craig.
: Cher, Craig, Taz and Jabber!!!
Please remember that in the wild these animals live in colonies of up towards 15 members. They all bond to each other though the bonds that they form with others may not be as strong as those that they form with a chosen mate. It is natural for them to bond to each other first and to form a tighter bond. They spend more time with each other than with you or Craig I am willing to bet, and they are of the same species. They will bond with you too it is just going to take time and patience and do not be disappointed if the bond with you is not as tight as the one they form with each other
You can separate them if you feel that you need to and this may even help them to bond to you first, but if it can be avoided and the desired end result be obtained without it, I do not recommend separating them unless necessary.