Sugar Glider Breeding

 
The sugar glider breeding information comes all the way from Australia. Being native to this beautiful land down under, the glider is a marsupial and is becoming a popular pet within the United States. With their popularity on the rise, breeding has become an interest to offer this cute critter to meet the demand. Breeding takes time and the proper care.
 
If you are considering sugar glider breeding as your new hobby, it is important to have the proper knowledge and space to care for the mom and her babies. Before the first delivery can occur, the proper cage for the mother needs to be chosen. She should have ample room for her to move around plus room for the babies once they arrive.
 
The minimum sized cage that is recommended is a 30x18x36 inch; however, the bigger the better. Just because the female is pregnant doesn't mean she will stop her regular jumping and gliding. The higher the cage the better as this gives more room to "glide" in. There should be plenty of levels and toys too. The female will also need a place to rest and sleep too.
 
The sleeping choice for most breeders is a nesting box. Choose a nesting box that is made of a porous material so that it will not retain odors. Sugar gliders will urinate to make their territory so you'll need to change the nesting material often or place it near the top of the cage so they can't climb on top of it. The nesting box will also help in the sugar glider breeding process so a little bigger one may be the better choice.
 
Mating in the wide occurs once or twice a year; in captivity, reproduction can happen multiple times throughout the year. One to two babies are considered a complete litter and the babies are called "joeys" as they are marsupials. Now we can expand our knowledge into more specific sugar glider breeding information.
 
Gestation usually lasts about 15 to 17 days. The joeys are born blind and hairless. Not being fully developed when born, they must make the trek to the mother's pouch. The pouch is where they will feed and continue to develop. The pouch as you may have guessed holds the mothers nipples. This warm place is where they will stay for about 60 to 70 days.
 
It is important to provide nutritious food to the mother while she is pregnant, but it is also as important to provide ample protein after deliver as well. This is because the nutrition she receives in her food will go directly to her milk which her babies receive. The cage and everything within it should be peaceful and stress free to ensure a healthy pregnancy and healthy grow of the joeys.
 
Once the joeys begin to leave the pouch, they will stay close to one or both of their parents. One reason is because their eyes will not be completely open until around 12 to 14 days later. If the parents approve, human contact should begin as soon as the joeys can see. Around four month of age, the sugar gliders are mature and ready to be adopted.
 
Before taking on caring for another life, knowledge of their history, health and habits should be obtained. This will ensure healthy parents and healthy joeys. Sugar glider breeding is fun and should be; so educate yourself and enjoy the experience of life.