Introductions continue at the Chimp House! Lucky and Willy B met each other for the first time on August 21st with nothing but positive interactions and a good old grooming session. With the plan of continuing introductions to better solidify their future relationships, they got to interact one on one today as well. We can’t force outcomes when it comes to introductions, and sometimes one on ones are uneventful. Today, Willy B and Lucky had a short but sweet interaction. Willy B displayed multiple times during the beginning of the introduction while Lucky just stared at him like “dude, are you ok?” from the comfort of the blanket covered platform. When Sir William stopped displaying, Lucky came down, giving Willy B a chance to get closer and initiate some grooming. Willy B groomed Lucky in such an intense way that his loud lip smacking had him drooling for a quick second. Even though Lucky was completely on board to get groomed by Willy B for what seemed like a very long 5min, she went back up to the platform and the two did not engage further. While it might seem like not much happened during this re-intro, every positive interaction gets us closer to uniting the two groups and having them form their own interpersonal relationships within the new group.
Willy B grooming Lucky during their intro today
Bonus 1: The cattle watching me during this mornings perimeter walk
Bonus 2: Annie laying down in the green house
How lucky for Lucky to not only receive a grooming from the charming and handsome Willy B, but to hear him clacking those choppers of his at full volume! Pure sublimnity!
patience……as long as it takes is how long it will take…….
Thats great to hear. i have a question. would thete be anything to gain by letting them share a bit of food or snacks or a smoothie or fruit at the same time? or might that cause problems with the other residents?
Lucky seems like an amicable gal, and it was sweet of her to wait out Willy B’s displays (or should I say Sir William! So funny, great name Sofia.)
Good things come to those who wait….happy to hear the intros have been positive so far.
Hi Sofìa,
First: I see the “submit”button has moved…..GREAT!!
Second: Lucky is a wise woman, and not easely intimidated by Sir William, who as we all know, is a little pussycat inside…..
Very good to hear that introductions are still going strong.
I’m sure Willy B was trying to figure out why she was nonplussed….”those ladies on the other side love it when I do this…you’re supposed to throw yourself at my feet and scream for joy…” :slight_smile:
Thanks for the beautiful Annie pic, Sofía…the pretty one has a bday coming soon, right?