To break down our situation:
I've had a previously bonded pair for 6.5yrs and back in July I lost one of my boys about 2 weeks before I had to move. Things have settled now and my remaining boy, Riku was never really the affectionate type, but I've been monitoring him for any serious changes or signs of lonliness.
Riku has always been pretty adventurous and has seemed generally resilient although there are some behavior changes. Riku was never particularly treat motivated and took to his wheel immediately but has since shown the reverse where he isn't interested in his wheel much, but has taken to just sort of lazing about the cage sometimes even on the floor and is super motivated by rosehips and other chin safe treats. He eats frequently, has great poops, and has just barely become more affectionate coming up for scritches maybe once a day for a few seconds. Playtime has never been an option for us really, particularly because he has always been reticent about humans due to his previous history before I got him and doesn't re-enter his cage easily which is stressful for us both.
I'm actually wondering if maybe his cage is just too spacious for him without his brother.
Has anyone else downsized and found that the increased nooks and crannies of a small space make their now single chin feel safer?
I've had a previously bonded pair for 6.5yrs and back in July I lost one of my boys about 2 weeks before I had to move. Things have settled now and my remaining boy, Riku was never really the affectionate type, but I've been monitoring him for any serious changes or signs of lonliness.
Riku has always been pretty adventurous and has seemed generally resilient although there are some behavior changes. Riku was never particularly treat motivated and took to his wheel immediately but has since shown the reverse where he isn't interested in his wheel much, but has taken to just sort of lazing about the cage sometimes even on the floor and is super motivated by rosehips and other chin safe treats. He eats frequently, has great poops, and has just barely become more affectionate coming up for scritches maybe once a day for a few seconds. Playtime has never been an option for us really, particularly because he has always been reticent about humans due to his previous history before I got him and doesn't re-enter his cage easily which is stressful for us both.
I'm actually wondering if maybe his cage is just too spacious for him without his brother.
Has anyone else downsized and found that the increased nooks and crannies of a small space make their now single chin feel safer?
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