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Date Posted: Saturday, October 16, 06:15:20pm
Author: Joan
Subject: Re: Flyer near NC
In reply to: Kevin Harris 's message, "Flyer near NC" on Saturday, October 16, 04:24:42pm

Kevin, a flyer is realy not an appropriate pet for a 4 year old. They are basically wild animals and need a mind set that doesn't think traditional pet. They bite if they feel threatened ... grabbed as a child is apt to do. If dad wants a flyer and your son can look, but not handle ... that's a different matter.

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[> [> While I do agree that a child cannot be permitted to ... -- Beverly, Saturday, October 16, 11:01:32pm

(While I do agree that a child cannot be permitted to ...) handle a flyer without supervision, I can say that a flyer is not a 'bad' companion for a family, even if that family has youngsters. What needs to be considered is that a small mistake can spell disaster. A 4 yr. old cannot be allowed to move about much, when there is a flyer playing with them, as it's impossible for a child to avoid stepping on a flyer, if the flyer 'goes to ground', as they are wont to do. So, if a child is sitting, and the flyer is playing, that can work. Of course, said child would need to be the quiet type. My niece, Elyse, was allowed to visit with my flyers, even as a 3 yr. old, but never ever unsupervised, and never on the ground (IOW, Elyse was in my arms ...) Elyse is an 'animal sensitive' child. She knew to not grab at any critter. She delighted in playing with my ferrets, and never made any grabs at them. She has cats, and of course they're good at teaching a child to avoid grabbing! lol! Anyway, Joan's warning is well-heeded, Kevin. If you're to get a flyer, you would need to always supervise interaction between children and the flyer.

>Kevin, a flyer is realy not an appropriate pet for a 4
>year old. They are basically wild animals and need a
>mind set that doesn't think traditional pet. They bite
>if they feel threatened ... grabbed as a child is apt
>to do. If dad wants a flyer and your son can look, but
>not handle ... that's a different matter.

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[> [> [> Re: While I do agree that a child cannot be permitted to ... -- Kevin Harris, Sunday, October 17, 08:12:27am

I apppreciate all the responses and would like to add that it would be more of a pet for me. Logan is extremely good with animals. When Stitch was with us Logan sat down on the sofa and waited until I let him pet Stitch, Logan was allowed to feed him as well. He will be 5 in February so he is not a "young" 4 year old...

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[> [> [> [> I just love responsible parents who teach children....... -- The Rock's Laura, Sunday, October 17, 12:26:20pm

respect for animals of all kinds. Compassion and respect will carry into their personal lives with people and they'll be much better adults for it.

Lord knows, we need more compassion and love all around. Thanks for teaching your child well.

Flyers are wonderful little creatures. They are very small though. Even as an adult I have to be very careful during playtime that I know where Rockie is at all time. In low light during our playtime she moves so fast and sometimes I have no idea how she got from one place to the other without me seeing her. I'm always on the alert not to step anywhere fast or sit down fast, or move without making sure she's not anywhere where I might injure her.

Good luck with all and keep us posted !

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: I just love responsible parents who teach children....... -- gwsgrand, Wednesday, October 20, 04:28:59pm

I agree with all the above and would like to add that we had our 4 1/2 yr. old grandson living with us when we got our first flyers that were pinkies. Then we got our 5 week old flyer and had to bottle feed him. We taught our grandson how to hold and be very gentle with him and if Mr. Whiskers was on our grandson he had to be very still and not to move around. Our grandson is now almost 10 yr. old and is great with our flyers. Our other grandchildren are also learning how to be very careful with our very special fur ball babies. I think having them has not only brought us as grandparents closer to our grandchildren but has taught our grandchildren how to have respect for small critters and large too. Good luck and I hope your able to find a hand raised baby for you and your son to love together. Please keep up posted.



respect for animals of all kinds. Compassion and
>respect will carry into their personal lives with
>people and they'll be much better adults for it.
>
>Lord knows, we need more compassion and love all
>around. Thanks for teaching your child well.
>
>Flyers are wonderful little creatures. They are very
>small though. Even as an adult I have to be very
>careful during playtime that I know where Rockie is at
>all time. In low light during our playtime she moves
>so fast and sometimes I have no idea how she got from
>one place to the other without me seeing her. I'm
>always on the alert not to step anywhere fast or sit
>down fast, or move without making sure she's not
>anywhere where I might injure her.
>
>Good luck with all and keep us posted !

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