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ptamom Posted - Nov 21 2017 : 04:15:18 PM
I have 3 females who until recently were getting along. The oldest (by approx 3mos) has suddenly started hissing and chasing the runt of the bunch. We are leaving on Thur for vacay and I am concerned what may happen while I am gone. Since I will have a housesitter/pet watcher, I don't want to put added duties onto him.

Help please!
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ptamom Posted - Nov 22 2017 : 10:46:39 PM
Thanks! I will try.
TJones09 Posted - Nov 22 2017 : 07:07:26 PM
Make sure she has activities to do, and when you return, work on re-introducing her back. It's sounding like a dominance thing, but you don't want to risk injury to your gliders while you're not there to do anything about it. You should have peace of mind that way. Many times I've read that temporary separation often checks that aggressive behavior, though not guaranteed.

Try to enjoy your holiday!
ptamom Posted - Nov 22 2017 : 05:06:30 PM
I did that last night. I didn't get up everytime she made the sound but did see her chasing the other female (beside the runt). Am putting her into the small cage tonight and feel so bad as it is so small compared to her normal cage.
sjusovare Posted - Nov 22 2017 : 12:58:12 PM
if the problem is being territorial over food, one potential solution is to put several food disheson opposite sides of the cage, she can't guard all of them at once.
ptamom Posted - Nov 22 2017 : 11:33:41 AM
Thanks, we will be gone for a week. I have been monitoring them for the last 3 mornings (sleeping downstairs) and this morning it appears that she is being territorial over her eating food and will not let either girls near. I am going to separate her from the group just to be safe. I need to check out the girls to ensure they are not hurt (I thought I may have seen something).

They are fine during they day and sleep in the same pouch; she even barks for them in the am. I just don't want to come back and find any of my girls injured or worse...

Happy Thanksgiving.

PS.. I hate having to separate them
TJones09 Posted - Nov 21 2017 : 08:48:56 PM
How long will you be gone? If it's not escalating quickly, a couple to a few days may not be too bad. I'd mention the situation to your sitter and ask if they can keep an eye or ear out, especially the runt, make sure she's okay.

It may be just establishing dominance, and once done they'll coexist fine. Or it could be, at worse case scenario that the runt is being rejected from the "colony". If you notice anything escalate rapidly that the little one may be in danger, or you will be gone for more than a couple to few days, separate them before you go away. If that's the case, she'll be better and safer alone for the time you're gone, then you can figure it out after you return.


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