bonding with the new joey

Question
QUESTION: hi there,
i have a new joey which already 1 month old. He does not attack me, but seems to be afraid of me even i have been holding him from time to time ever since he was born.  However,i need to know,if its necessary for me to separate my joey from his parents just to bond with him?because it seems to me that he's being dependently with his parents and not used with human. If i separate my joey, will he keep on crying for his mother,and im afraid that the mother will get angry.so i really need your opinion on bonding with my new joey without having any pressure with any of them.

ANSWER: Congratulations on your new joey..!!

Let me ease your mind by saying what you are experiencing with you new joey is PERFECTLY normal..!! I handle my babies very young for very brief periods of time.. (until they are older).. in the beginning it is very common for them to hiss and crab and give off that skunky smell which is all very normal.. these are the natural defense mechanisms that God instilled into these little ones in hopes of deterring any predator from eating them for lunch..!!

I would totally recommend separating the joey from momma or most like the case daddy.. for the purpose of bonding.. being with mom or dad is a security blanket for these little guys.. they feel a bit tougher when momma or daddy is nearby.. lol

This will not traumatize him.. and will not upset the parents.. if they trust YOU then they will trust you with their baby right..?? They won't hold a grudge I promise.. they will see that you mean no harm and that baby has all his pieces when you return him to the pouch..

Separating him from them during your bonding process will be a good start.. and the more he familiarizes himself with your sound and scent and feel the closer your bond will become.. it all just takes time my glider loving friend.. :)

Hope this bit of information helps..!!

Have a Safe & Productive Holiday Season..!!

Best WIshes

kadeN O_o

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QUESTION: thank you so much for your reply..
I would like to ask another question,when you say separate them,does that mean putting them on different cage?if i do that, that would make that joey to cry for his mommy right?and that would also encourage the mommy to find her son.Actually,i'm well bonded with the father instead of the mother.so i only worried on the mother that would become aggressive if i took her son from her.
so what could i do to separate them?is that by putting them on different cage?

thank you for your time

regards,
izura

Answer
no no not at all.. please continue to keep them as a family unit.. our babies never leave mom n dad until they go onto new homes.. (unless they get older & fighting ensues) When I said to separate them.. I meant to take the baby from the cage by himself..for bonding purposes only.. you need not bond with the parent at the same time.. :)