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Frank and Pooper in my avatar are my old boys and I have two new 8 week olds which I rescued. It is the latter two who bring me to this forum! I have some questions which I would love opinions on thanks )
Ok so I got my boys yesterday (pic below) and intro has been fine (neutral area then moving to cleaned cage; expected small scuffles for hierarchy establishment but now all grooming and happy.
Astonishingly despite being rescues these boys are confident - immediately exploring, not afraid of my presence or hand, and even wanting to come out the cage!
However when I try to pick them up they let out a load squeak, struggle with tail trashing. I wanted some advice on how best to accustom them to handling.
I had them this morning on my bed which they happily explored (they had access to their cage at all times). I would let them explore with occasionally picking them up and immediately putting them down. Is this the right method?
I tried to give them food other than pellets but they show no interest in anything at all. Wondered if anyone had ideas for something irresistible and preferably lickable?
Thanks so much!
Ps: they are in an extra large furplast furet cage; 80 x 75 x 70cm or something like that - it’s a great cage. Just wanted to promote it as it doesn’t seem as popular and I can’t understand why!
Ok so I got my boys yesterday (pic below) and intro has been fine (neutral area then moving to cleaned cage; expected small scuffles for hierarchy establishment but now all grooming and happy.
Astonishingly despite being rescues these boys are confident - immediately exploring, not afraid of my presence or hand, and even wanting to come out the cage!
However when I try to pick them up they let out a load squeak, struggle with tail trashing. I wanted some advice on how best to accustom them to handling.
I had them this morning on my bed which they happily explored (they had access to their cage at all times). I would let them explore with occasionally picking them up and immediately putting them down. Is this the right method?
I tried to give them food other than pellets but they show no interest in anything at all. Wondered if anyone had ideas for something irresistible and preferably lickable?
Thanks so much!
Ps: they are in an extra large furplast furet cage; 80 x 75 x 70cm or something like that - it’s a great cage. Just wanted to promote it as it doesn’t seem as popular and I can’t understand why!