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#678208 - 11/21/08 02:10 PM Bonding and age.
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Registered: 11/19/08
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Loc: Kelowna, BC, Canada
I'm about to get my first glider (hopefully and depending on what you guys say) He's 7 months old and has been held since he was OOP. Is this too old to bond with? i know bonding can happen at any age really just the older they are the longer...right? I've already 'scented' the pouches I made by wearing them two days each in my bra blush and then throwing them into a ziploc baggy. i just honestly don't think i could handle complete rejection for a couple months lol. i just want your guys' opinion. i know i'll have to leave him in a his cage for two days once i get him but i'm scared he wont bond with me confused

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#678220 - 11/21/08 02:26 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: Liz0]
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Registered: 11/20/08
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Sounds like you've got everything right.
He's not too old to bond just the older they are usually the harder it is to bond with them, but every suggie is different.
I would keep doing what you are doing with the 'scenting' You could also take a couple pieces of fleece and put them in your bra then put them in a ziplock bag. Everyday put a new piece of fleece in his pouch.
It will take time. And this is what you chose to go into. You have to be a patient person. Soon he will learn to love and trust you.
Also, remember to do tent time with him. That helps with the 'bonding process'.

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#678223 - 11/21/08 02:28 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: prettyinpink]
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They are NEVER too old to bond with. NEVER. Two of my most strongly bonded gliders came to me at 4-5 years of age.
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#678227 - 11/21/08 02:30 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: prettyinpink]
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I'll def do the fleece pieces thing I'm sure once I have him i'll feel better lol I know i can take any bites he might give I'm sure once i see the cute crabbing face curled up in a pouch i'll be more patient and take it at his pace smile

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#678229 - 11/21/08 02:31 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: Jackie_Chans_Mom]
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I've heard of suggies that get taken in that are 5-6 years of age and they bond right away. Then you hear of others that just take time.
Every suggie is different. But if you are patient and take your time, I'm sure you will have a lovable suggie smile
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#678236 - 11/21/08 02:38 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: prettyinpink]
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That's all I want ^.^ I just want him to be happy. Thank you guys i feel better smile

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#678237 - 11/21/08 02:40 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: Jackie_Chans_Mom]
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Loc: BG, KY
Originally Posted By: Jackie_Chans_Mom
They are NEVER too old to bond with. NEVER.



My thought exactly!! Some of my rescues have been slower to trust than an 'average' joey but I also have a few that literally seemed starved for affection and it literally took less than a day for one in particular to become one of the biggest little lovers I've got. He came in a quad in a tiny cage and his mate had a horrible wound. Got them home and took him out to separate them all-he was an unneutered dad and his 5 month oop female joey was also in the same cage-and he immediately ran up my arm and started aggressively marking me as his. The 5 months oop female had NEVER been handled so she was another story but with a lot of patience, neosporin and bandaids she has made a complete turn around-not overnight though-they have been here a lil over a year now. They are each as different as we are. Would it be possible for you to visit and handle the glider any before you bring it home w/you? I believe it makes the transition easier on the glider the more interaction you can have in their current environment before bringing them to yours.
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#678249 - 11/21/08 03:20 PM Re: Bonding and age. [Re: glidernanny]
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Loc: Kelowna, BC, Canada
That's the most Unfortunate part. I live in Kelowna BC. Almost all of the breeders in Canada are in Ontario. But the fact is I have a lot of love. And I pride myself in the need to take care of things. For example..I actually look forward to making my husband dinner each night and i'm just a very cuddly person in general. i think i could give any glider the care and loving they need. i wish i could see him before. i live in a fairly quite house/apartment the loudest noises are...well aren't even really there i think the guy above us playing dance dance is louder then we actually are lol. So i'd like to think I can offer them a somewhat stress free transition. I've just been told it HAS to be a baby. But i think that just goes for any animal. I don't want to be easy i just want my glider happy.

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