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Subject: Re: Pouch or Box???
Posted by Jo on January 05, 1999 at 07:22:30:
In Reply to: Pouch or Box??? posted by Bourbon on January 04, 1999 at 19:29:03:
: I myself, always suggest the pouch especially for new people that are just bonding with their gliders, For many reasons, I have found, working with a lot of new owners that the gliders are less possessive of their pouch than they are with a box, It is more like mommas pouch, and I suggest hanging it on the door, being very careful the pouch clears the hinges. After the initial time in the cage , the first 3-7 days, it is easier to take the pouch out and pin it inside of an outer shirt and carry them with you , and them still feel safe. when you are ready to put them back, just replace the pouch back to the cage... I have this in detail on my home page
They do seem a little less possessive about the pouch. My male (Romeo) seems quiet content to be in it and has let me pet him and feed him in it. The female (juliet) crabbs constantly. She can be a real stinker. I am still amazed that a wild animal can be so tame so quick. I can now pet both of them in the cage. The only thing that I really noticed is that Romeo seems to spend a lot more time in the pouch than out. Juliet at least comes out at night runs around alot. She can be heard barking throughout the night. Usually she is all alone looking for company. Do you think that this change has maybe stressed him out a little, like bringing him home again that he is sleeping so much?
Thanks I'll definately use your site.