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Jun 7, 2010 Tent Time #2 Posted by: CFauczWOW what a difference she was not to scared and jumpy and she was using me as a jungle gym! It was so much fun tonight!
Jun 7, 2010 Tent Time #1 Posted by: CFauczWell last night I took Peanut into the tent for the very first time! She was having a ball jumping around from me to the screen! I had some yogurt in with us and was letting her feed off my finger tip. I think it is still to early to tell how she is going to bond with me but she is now getting on my hand when I bring it to her... I guess that is a good thing right?? She is still a little jumpy but getting better night by night. I even bring her in our room when we go to sleep at night. I am working hard on this bonding thing and I pray it pays off in the end! Jun 6, 2010 My first month with Maiko and Mateo Posted by: joeymumI've had my twin boys, Maiko and Mateo since the 15th of May. I'm truly addicted to these little creatures. I could sit and stare at them for hours. I finally picked their names this week by looking up Australian origin names. I still have a very hard time telling them apart though. I'm trying to be a patient new mum to them, and look forward to the days that they can find security in me to want to be around me. I get jealous when I see all the pics of other owners with their little babies sleeping so contentedly in their hands. Mine won't fall asleep in my hands, besides even sit still on me at all! :) We started tent time this weekend, and I hope that they are not scared the entire time they are in there. They shake in the beginning, but after about 10-15 minutes, they start to explore the tent. They do not play with the toys while they are in there, and only one has accepted a mealie or 2 while in tent time. We had a rough start when I was trying to figure out why they were biting so hard when I first got them. Come to find out, they were distracted by my acryllic nails and/or the smells that were underneath them. I removed them and have had no more nipping or biting issues at all. I'm looking forward to our next month with open heart and mind and in hopes they become more trusting of me. They will be getting their vet visit and neuter this month, so we shall see if there is any personality change after that. 
Jun 4, 2010 Bonding Posted by: CFauczPeanut is no longer nipping at me and loves me to just rub her while she asleep in her bonding pouch! It is moving along very nicely Jun 3, 2010 Pican dies at age 8 Posted by: kazkoPican died early this morning. She was 8. She was mother of three and is the first glider I have lost in my care. I had noticed her slowing down a little and a day ago I noticed her perching up high all by herself which I have never seen her do. So I have been keeping a worried eye on her. Yesterday afternoon when I pulled out the food bowls I peered into her group pouch and found one of her children had been overgrooming on her for awhile to such extent that she had ripped a large gaping hole in her mothers back and was in the process of continuing to do so and did not want to stop or let go. I dug Pican out of there and tended to her wound. The hole was the skin only, not the body and there was no blood. But The skin was so loose, I could easily move it around and peer inside at her muscles and whatnot. It was very strange and also did not seem to cause her discomfort. I did what I could to the wound to keep her for the night until we could see the vet in the morning. Around 3am I went to bed and realized that she was probably not going to make it. She was very sluggish and only wanted to rest her head and would not take her favorite food. I gave her a petting, a kiss on the head and one last "I love you" and I think she passed soon after alone in her pouch. I am pretty sure that she succumbed to her original problem whatever that may be and not the fresh wound. I dont think a vet would have been able to save her as it was an internal problem, perhaps a liver failure or just old age. So why did Junior start eating mommy alive? Maya is one of the last born twins and she takes after her mom as far as being food aggressive with her siblings. She is not a biter, but she is bitey. She bites the feet of the other cage mates and even daddy. It's an odd behavior that I have also seen in my colony of 8. It seems that they know biting causes grief and they use that tool if they want to. I think Maya was grooming mom and a nibble that would have normally gotten a reprimand went unanswered by mom. Maya kept grooming and pulling and nibbling and sooner or later she got too far into it and broke skin and then kept going. It is a very strong instinct of gliders to be "mouthy". Most owners will attest that gliders will remove scabs or try to bite off a wart or mole or yank your hair. In nature they bite everything they are curious about as that is a large part of how they perceive the world. They bite into trees to make them bleed out yummy juices. They bite worms and berries and whatever they see ends up in the mouth. As smart as they seem, I do not think that these animals have any understanding of life and death. I do not think that little Maya was trying to harm mom, she was just nibbling away at something new and removing something that didnt seem like it should be there. Unfortunately, tired old mom just sat there and let her go at it. This afternoon I let her mate named Buddy explore her body. He nosed around her a bit, climbed on top of her for a bit, left some poo and moved on. I dont get a feeling that he knew anything specific or that he'd miss her but it was worth a try. He has his three kids to keep him company now. Pican was not my favorite critter. She was bitchy, fussy, noisy and would bite if you didnt handle her super gently. But I was able to take her from her previous 5 years alone in a tiny cage eating catfood and shrimp. I gave her a mate and children and a family to spend the last few years of her life with. So I am happy that I was able to have her and I will miss bitchy old Pican. Rest in peace Mommy. 
http://www.sugarglider.com/journal/Kazko/Received_Pican_49.asp
May 31, 2010 Nap Posted by: CFauczWell I had Peanut in her pouch with me all day! I tucked it under my shirt and we took a nap together this afternoon. It was so peace full! I got her some baby food and some yogurt for breakfast when she gets up later, I am sure she will LOVE it all! I am so in LOVE with my baby Peanut <3 May 29, 2010 She is home! Posted by: CFauczPeanut Well Peanut is sleeping in her pouch in her brand new cage and home! She was so scared at first checking everything out then she found her home made pouch got in and went right to sleep! I am going to give her some apple bites tonight when she gets up. Her bonding pouch is on its way and should be here no later then Wends! At that point she will be going with me every were and during the day she is going to stay snug in her pouch around my neck! Just wanted everyone to know she got home safe and is now sleeping happy! May 28, 2010 Pouches from GoodWill Posted by: kazkoMuch like the usual worn out counter appliances, kichenware, lamps, accessories, dated decorative knick knacks, hats, shoes, clothes, toys, books, and so on, you can always depend on there being a bin or two full of various purses at your local Goodwill store. Most purses usually cross the line of ridiculous for some reason or another, perhaps they are all picked through and only the crazy odd remain, but you can dig around and occasionally find some perfect purses or bags to bring home to use as sleeping pouches for your sugar gliders. And if you are the type to lug your gliders around all day, well a purse seems right for that task. I look for the tough cotton types of material such as denim, canvas or duck to help avoid problems with nails. Used purses are so cheap that you can pick out more than you need, dump them all into the front loader for a cycle or two, removed the straps, internal dangly pockets and other things that get into the way, and hang em in the cage. Mine love their purses. I usually hang them on the cage door so that when I open the door, the purse swings out for very easy access to the critters inside. A large bolt and pair of fender washers and nuts does the trick. 
May 27, 2010 Companion trouble Posted by: suggiemom02Im having just the hardest time finding my glider a companion... :( i dont know why either. im trying hard not to be too picky. May 21, 2010 Sugar Glider Society of Sarasota - Facebook Group May 20, 2010 ohh idk!!! help!!! Posted by: aripolo2So i just saw n add for a female glider for 100 ... n i texted the person hes feeding her the right stuff!! he says she currently eating veggies... so atleast he knows wat hes doin.. he says shes about 8 months old and she might be pregnant.... wat should i do.. the glider is for a friend whos never had any before but shed love to.. she got some experience with mine cause on some weekends she babysits him for me... she says she really wants one n has me looking for one.. should i tell her about this one.. do u guys think i should buy her considering shes 8 months and MIGHT be pregnant!!1 im going nuts please help me out guys what should i do!! May 20, 2010 Hurray!!!! Posted by: aripolo2Yes!!! Today is my last day of school just one more final to go!! that means this afternoon i pack all my stuff n this weekend i get to home n tend to my glider my dog my brothers cat and my fish!!! yey!!! n ofcourse hang with the family... im soo excited!!! im hoping to carry my adorable Binki (glider) with me evrywhere n get some extra bonding and play times before i have to leave home n come back to miami which should be about two weeks... this summer is noooo fun!!! |
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