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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
If you don't want your female to become pregnant, it's best to keep her separate from males after she is 4 months old unless the male is neutered. Sexual maturity lasts until a female is about 8 years old. Males reach sexual maturity around the age of 3-12 months old and continue for their entire lifespan. Scent glands (discussed in a previous post) and the scrotal sac will become visible.
The decision to become a breeder should not be made without extensive research and preparation (well beyond this brief post). Sugar Glider's alone are a big commitment and breeding them should not be taken lightly. You are in charge of the health and well-being of the new joeys, and responsible for them getting to a safe home with an educated owner. 
A high protein diet is essential for a female that is pregnant or lactating and can be provided with an added supplement. A milk replacer supplement may be necessary if the mother is not producing enough milk or if the joey is rejected and needs to be hand-fed. Waiting longer for sexual maturity (10-12 months for females) will decrease the chance of this happening. If the mother rejects a joey, hand-raising is possible but very difficult.
Keeping your Sugar Glider in a stress-free environment, away from noise and commotion, is key to remember. The gestation, birthing, and weaning process can be very stressful on a mother so keeping her happy and comfortable is important.
Becoming a breeder is a big decision and should not be seen as a business opportunity. Don't rely on your practice to become a profitable business, you may never get a return on your money. The time and energy you put into your Gliders should be out of love and not commercial gain.


by: Exotic Nutrition

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