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06/12/2010 08:24 PM

So Nixie is still having major bar chewing issues, and it's not due to any lack of space/toys/boxes/things to keep her occupied while in her cage. Before I try using it though, I wanted to see if using a squirt bottle might work? I kind of feel like that would aggrivate her and I don't want to make the situation worse or cause her to be aggressive in any way.

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06/13/2010 04:35 AM

Sammy has been chewing a lot lately.

Honestly, if you can put up with it a bit longer, the best cure is ignoring Nixie completely. I mean, if you're in the room and she chews, walk out. If she's trying to get your attention from elsewhere, do NOT go in to her when she does it. I also say Shhh! Shhhh! from another part of the apt. and then don't do anything else. The idea is to reinforce that chewing on bars does not get her what she wants.

If she wants out, and that's usually it, when she's been quiet a few minutes or more, go in and let her out soon, praising her. If she starts to chew, leave again.
I'm guessing she's just not getting enough exercise when she's in the mood. First thing in the morning they are most active, so that's the best time for a run, then at dusk. Also, if her cage smells or is messy due to older litter, she's telling you to clean it up for her. That's kind of a legitimate complaint (I speak from experience.). One night she was chewing frantically and I ignored her for quite a while but she wouldn't stop. I finally thought there was something wrong, and sure enough, her litter pan had spilled and it was a serious mess mixed in the water. She was miserable. I cleaned it all up and she watched me while sitting right next to me, then hopped back in happily when it was nice again. No more chewing.

Oh, and sometimes they chew to alert you about something. Like if a dog is barking outside, she's worried inside and is telling you there's danger.

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06/13/2010 07:18 AM
Pam hit the nail on the head. Usually bar chewing is an attempt to get attention - even you looking at her, or talking to her, is giving her attention. Ignoring the problem and rewarding her when she's good (by letting her out or giving a treat) will help.
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06/13/2010 09:34 AM
I never actually thought to ignore her when she does it. She knows "Nixie, No!" and she'd stop for a second and then pick right back up. I don't think it's due to litter since I change them every day or two. I'll def try your suggestions and hopefully this will end soon! Her cage is right next to my bed so it starts to drive me a little crazy after a while. Thank you!
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