Bonding pouches and harnesses???

[Kodee]

So I have a few questions. In preparation for becoming a furball mommy I want to get everyone's input. I might become a mom sooner than expected.

First, where do you guys buy your bonding pouches? If you order them offline can someone post a link? what are important things to look for in a bonding pouch? How big are they normally? What do they look like?

Second, I've seen pictures of squirrels in harnesses. Usually outside so they don't get away. I want to get one so I can easily take my lil one outside too. What is a good size for the harness. And does anyone know where I can buy one?

Thanks ahead of time!

[krups1110]

As far as I know, flyers cannot use harnesses. I would assume because of their gliding membrane.

[Anita Rae]

I don't use a bonding pouch. I just put Bullet in my shirt and he usually curls up in my bra. I've done that with him since he wa a baby so he is used to it.

I don't use a harness and I have never known anyone who does. I thingk Bullet would go bonkers if I put a harness on him. If you are well bonded to your flyer, he will see you as his safe place and stay on you. I do carry a zippered pouch or a small cage with me when I have him out just in case it gets dark before I return home. You never can tell when you will have car trouble or something and be out later than you planned.

[Kodee]

okay thanks guys. Anybody else have any input as to wear I can buy these things?

[Joan]

I think the skin to skin contact with shirt bonding helps the bonding process. Flyer pups are happy to sleep in the hammock of a tucked in shirt. They can move around, peek "Kilroy" style out the neck to see what's going on and learn their HOF is their favorite tree. Harnesses and leashes are definitely not for flyers.

[Kodee]

Okay... then ill just go fo the bra thing... I'm so excited to get my lil one

[Joan]

You new HOFs won't sleep for the first 3 nights. LOL

[Kodee]

I'm going to just sit there amazed with the lil one. Its good that even if I get one this spring it wont be until AFTER finals.... My grades will greatful of that.

[krups1110]

I agree. Mine will be right after APs, but I still have the SAT a few weeks later and then my regular finals a few weeks after that, but I should be able to adjust by then. I will definately just be so mesmerized with my new pup!

[Anita Rae]

Hmmm, Studying is the perfect time to put a baby flyer in your shirt and let them sleep. OK, no more excuses go do your homework LOL Seriously, they are so sweet when they are babies. Just enjoy! They will be litle rascals in a few months.

[Kodee]

I can't wait to have a baby in my shirt while I'm studying... sorry that emoticon is just so funny... and i'd never have a reason to use it, so I'll just through it in here!

[dianereichert]

The best bonding pouch I have found is at http://gliderconnection.com/glider/prod ... ucts_id=36.
I like it because it has a window so flyers can see out and get get some air. It is fleece and very soft with sturdy straps.

Shirt carrying is best but if you need security to prevent escape the bonding pouch is good for those instances.

Harnesses..
The flyers fur is so silky they tend to slip right out of them within time.

The one from the glider connection is the only one that is not an 8 harness which can choke them. I haven't tried it yet but I have tried three already and Piper can eventually slip out of all of them.

If you do find on that is good only use it for high level of loss pet situations as the leash string can always loop around their neck as they are constantly climbing and turning. I wouldn't take my eyes off him not even to climb on my back with the harness because you can't see what is going on and he could get tangled or slip out.

Bonding pouch is best for travel protection along with a small cage.
I have a somewhat small 3 story hamster cage that was 29 dollars and light. It has two ladders in it and a wheel. I use that if I bring him to a realitives house. Fits in the car seat. Gives him things to play with.

[Pam]

I have got pouches from Glider Daydreams, very well made and so many to choose from....Pam

[Kiki]

Glider Day dreams is a great place, I also sell a pouch that is alot like the zippered pouch linked above - but it's a drawstring, I've known some sugar gliders which can actually open the sippers from the inside of the pouch, I have no idea if flyers do the same thing or not - but I just make drawstrings cause nothin's getting out of those! Mine have the little window across the frount aswell - but are only $12 instead of $18.

[Anita Rae]

Hey Kiki, You showed a picture on GC of a pouch that is kind of long and narrow. I though it would be a great one for flyers because it could kind of simulate a hallow log. If you are still selling them you should post a picture here.

[Kiki]

Yes I still sell them and am the ONLY one that makes that preticular design. I do believe I have pictures somewhere and can probably get one up here after I get off work

[Kiki]

Here are a few pictures of the pouches I make.
"Top"



"Side"


"frount"

[Rhiannonn2626]

Those are adorable Kiki! How do you go about getting one??

[krups1110]

She is away until some point in December so she probably won't see the post and I'm unsure about a pm, but if you email her, she should respond.

[paulette]

Hello Just in case I to make pouches and have one called whole in the wall that is very deep like a tree or log If you like you can check out the web-site and go to big pouches. All my pouches are seamless on the inside.

[Bejammie]

I found a very helpful lady named Paulette who has her own site. Here is the website:

http://www.pkmsboutique.com

I ordered a bonding pouch from her and she gave me free shipping and kept in contact with me about everything! It was great working with her!

[paulette]

Thank you for all the kind words.
You all are so sweet
Thanks

[Helen]

LOL i agree Paulette is awesome. And aren't harnesses no good because of the flying membrane?