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Post by dyzired on Aug 9, 2011 3:12:27 GMT
Okay..so Moose and Rocket seem to have been getting along great. But then I was in my room with my cousin who is here from NY..and she asked to hold Moose. So I figured that'd be okay because Moose is very friendly. So she held him for a couple minutes..and then I took him from her and cuddled him a little then put him back in with Rocket. After being in there for like 30 seconds..I heard one of them attack the other. I turned around and I couldnt tell who had started it so I picked up Moose again to make sure he wasn't bleeding. Then when I set him back in..Rocket kinda sniffed at him again then sort of attacked him. There was lots of 'squuueeeeeeeees' and such..but idk..idk if it was the scent of my cousin? but right now I have Moose in a holding tank because I just don't know what to do. =\ I don't have room or the money to get a separate cage for rocket. I really want them to get along. They seemed to love each others company. My cousin leaves tomorrow so I can finally try to get that new cage started..but I need to find a way to get them to get along again. How do I re-introduce them without any fighting??
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Post by listracian on Aug 9, 2011 9:05:48 GMT
Slowly.... I am having issues with two of my boys Arthur and Merlin, they have been split for nearly two months and still won't get on again. I have no idea why they started fighting especially as Arthur now seems happier on his own where as Merlin clearly isn't.
The annoying thing is you have to just go straight back to the beginning with them - letting them share sand baths/swap bedding etc etc. See if that works. Sorry we can't be much more help it's just a matter of introducing them all over again as if they had never met but it may take longer if they have decided they don't like each other. Also it's possible Rocket was jealous if Moose was out and about being cuddled and stuff he may just of had enough and felt alone or something. Try letting them both run around your floor or something together and see how that goes? Rocket may just need to let off some steam!
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Post by dyzired on Aug 9, 2011 23:24:05 GMT
Rockets not hand tame yet..that's the only reason I didn't take him out =\ he doesnt trust me enough for me to pick him up. I'll try to give them some out time tonight though
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 10, 2011 3:04:56 GMT
The only human scent that Rocket is accustomed to is yours, so I suspec that the scent of your cousin is definitely the cause of the trouble. I think a couple of good sand baths are also in order for the two of them. Then back to introductions in a different place than in the cage . . . maybe your bathroom?
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Post by dyzired on Aug 10, 2011 14:29:13 GMT
Yah I was thinking the sand bath.. And I'll definitely try the bathroom introduction.. Thank u!
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Post by dyzired on Aug 11, 2011 3:01:07 GMT
I let them roam around my bathroom for a bit..and they did okay..they did this weird thing though..almost looked like they were running around in a circle sniffing each others butts..and they were making very quiet chirping noises...and it sounded somewhat like they were happy to see each other..but it was very frantic-like..so idk if it was a bad sign. Then at one point they had a little fight..sort of..they did some boxing and chasing and seemed upset. And then they both ran into the carrier I had carried rocket over in and (i couldnt see them) but I assume rocket attacked moose again..cause moose jumped out and looked at me and was screamingg..so I picked him up and he hung out on my shoulder and calmed down. and it was cute cause he like nuzzled my neck and gave me kisses all over and was very happy =] then he crawled back down and they ran around together once more and seemed to leave it on a happy note. I figure I'll keep doing visits together like this until theres no more fighting? and ill do the dust bath again.
OH! And on a side note. I tried my own little technique with rocket while I was in there. Since he's been so afraid to climb onto my hand..and I've failed at getting him to with a treat...I did this thing where I let him and moose get into the carrier...then I picked the carrier up and had it maybe 6 inches off the ground...and then I held my hand, palm up about halfway from the carrier to the ground..so that the only way he could get out was to climb onto my hand and jump off. So after some scared squeeks...and seeing moose do it no problem. He finally did it..and he didnt just barely touch my hand and jump off.. he actually sat for a second then got off. I did it one more time and he got onto my hand no problem. Then when he was exploring the room..he ran by me numerous times..not afraid to brush up against my arm or leg. He's slowly gaining more trust in me =] its great!
ok ill shut up now..sorry this post is so long!
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 11, 2011 4:49:49 GMT
No fear about the length, it's great to hear all the updates on things. I'm really glad that you are seeing progress with Rocket!! Keep doing what you've been doing!
I also think things sound promising in the re-introductions. There likely will be some boxing and such, but for the most part, it all sounds like progress. I think you are on the right track here as well. Well done!
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