Hi,
I recently purchased a male 2 yr old (Kiwi) from a gentleman who was down-sizing. At the man's house, he was very gentle and would step up for me and my two girls with no nipping the 2 hours we were there. He was quiet for the long ride home and fine that evening as we re-built his original cage with his old toys etc...
The next day however, he was quite territorial and would defend his cage; nipping me if I tried to get him to step up (inside and outside the cage). The one instance he did step up, he raced up my arm and bit my ear. He also walks across the floor and bites my feet. Its been 4 days now, and no change. He is eating and drinking well and will take treats from my fingers with no drama.
Open to all comments and suggestions,
Thanks,
Philip
I recently purchased a male 2 yr old (Kiwi) from a gentleman who was down-sizing. At the man's house, he was very gentle and would step up for me and my two girls with no nipping the 2 hours we were there. He was quiet for the long ride home and fine that evening as we re-built his original cage with his old toys etc...
The next day however, he was quite territorial and would defend his cage; nipping me if I tried to get him to step up (inside and outside the cage). The one instance he did step up, he raced up my arm and bit my ear. He also walks across the floor and bites my feet. Its been 4 days now, and no change. He is eating and drinking well and will take treats from my fingers with no drama.
Open to all comments and suggestions,
Thanks,
Philip