Hello,
I'll be spending the winter break (about 2 and half weeks) with my family. They live 2 hours away.
We've had her for a few months. She spent the first month that we had her at my house and now she lives at my boyfriend's house (5 minute walk away) so I usually go over to spend a couple hours with her in the evening every day - she spends some time outside of the cage with him during the day too
Anyways, some things happened recently that made me worried that it might not be a good idea to take her home with me for the break
Two days ago, I went to pick her up off the top of her cage and she bit me harder than she ever has before. Then when I was backing off she chased my hand and bit it again.
I have no idea what I did! She's never done that before. Usually when I approach her she begs to be picked up or occasionally she just walks away.
Things are back to normal now.. but I'm just worried that maybe she doesn't trust me anymore.
As for the trip home, its a 2 hour drive. I'd bring her cage disassembled and transport her in her old smaller cage. Im just worried that going to a new house will be stressful for her. Especially if she doesn't trust me anymore
Im really sad that this happened, I hope I can patch things up with her. I'm going to make sure I visit her as much as possible before the break. I was so surprised when she initially bit me, I was trying to remember all the things I read about what to do when they bite but I blanked. I just walked away and sat down and when Aladdin (my boyfriend) came into the room, I tried to explain what happened and I started crying! It was a combination of being flustered and sad and my finger hurting lol.
I'd like to hear what you guys think about bringing her home. If it's a go, I'd appreciate any suggestions for transportation, or what not to do.
I'd love to have her for the break, I'll miss her so much otherwise, but in the end it's what ever is best for her well-being.
Thanks!!
I'll be spending the winter break (about 2 and half weeks) with my family. They live 2 hours away.
We've had her for a few months. She spent the first month that we had her at my house and now she lives at my boyfriend's house (5 minute walk away) so I usually go over to spend a couple hours with her in the evening every day - she spends some time outside of the cage with him during the day too
Anyways, some things happened recently that made me worried that it might not be a good idea to take her home with me for the break
Two days ago, I went to pick her up off the top of her cage and she bit me harder than she ever has before. Then when I was backing off she chased my hand and bit it again.
I have no idea what I did! She's never done that before. Usually when I approach her she begs to be picked up or occasionally she just walks away.
Things are back to normal now.. but I'm just worried that maybe she doesn't trust me anymore.
As for the trip home, its a 2 hour drive. I'd bring her cage disassembled and transport her in her old smaller cage. Im just worried that going to a new house will be stressful for her. Especially if she doesn't trust me anymore
Im really sad that this happened, I hope I can patch things up with her. I'm going to make sure I visit her as much as possible before the break. I was so surprised when she initially bit me, I was trying to remember all the things I read about what to do when they bite but I blanked. I just walked away and sat down and when Aladdin (my boyfriend) came into the room, I tried to explain what happened and I started crying! It was a combination of being flustered and sad and my finger hurting lol.
I'd like to hear what you guys think about bringing her home. If it's a go, I'd appreciate any suggestions for transportation, or what not to do.
I'd love to have her for the break, I'll miss her so much otherwise, but in the end it's what ever is best for her well-being.
Thanks!!