Top Document: rec.pets: Sugar Glider FAQ (2/4) - Breeding, Health Care, and Other Information Previous Document: (6.1) Are Sugar Gliders difficult to breed? Next Document: (6.3) How do I feed the newborns? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Most Sugar Gliders will begin breeding somewhere between 7 months to a year, with some waiting until they are 13 to 14 months old. They will mate year round, provided they have enough protein. They usually have 2 babies at a time, 4 to 6 babies a year, if weanlings are removed after independent. The gestation period is short -- about 16 days. Once birthed they are carried in the maternal pouch for 2.5 to 3 months. The male may remain with the female throughout the entire birthing process, but it is best to simply leave the mother alone during this period. When they are out of the pouch, covered with fur, have their eyes open and have been eating solid food for 3-4 weeks they are 3/4 grown, independent and ready to ween. At this time, they can be gently handled for short periods of time. Just be sure that they are getting plenty of fruit & protein and are handled gently. Be sure not to remove them from the pouch before this time because once they are removed from the nipple, they cannot reattach themselves. When they are weaned, they should be gently handled frequently and gently, if they are to be pets. User Contributions:Top Document: rec.pets: Sugar Glider FAQ (2/4) - Breeding, Health Care, and Other Information Previous Document: (6.1) Are Sugar Gliders difficult to breed? Next Document: (6.3) How do I feed the newborns? Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Part4 - Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: Timothy.L.Hussey.2@nd.edu (Tim Hussey)
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