Any combination of genders can work, any combination of genders can fail. Neutering the males makes them more sociable and much easier to pair to other gliders. Intact males are more likely to fight each other and they can impregnate…
Ruby leus have all white fur and red eyes, but when paired to an albino their joeys will all be standard grey (and triple 100% hets) because they do not have the gene for albino. Instead, a ruby leu is…
It is common for breeders to require an adoption contract when selling joeys. This can be a new experience for buyers accustomed to getting animals from pet stores and the pound. Today I would like to discuss some common adoption…
There are many different ways to care for gliders correctly, but today let’s go over the DO NOT list. Some of these will be controversial, please feel free to message me to debate them. This is by no means an…
Introductions Introductions run the gamut from ‘best friends on first sniff’ to ‘better off re-pairing’. No prior experiences will help predict how well any two gliders will get along, as this is completely personality dependent and situation specific. Sometimes a…
Glider Sex Ed Sugar glider girls mature slower than boys. A girl should be about a year old and roughly 90 grams before getting pregnant for the best chance at healthy joeys and being a lifelong good momma. 8-9 months…
Prepare for OOP Day Have a joey rejection kit on hand, at least enough formula ingredients to last two weeks (gets you through shipping time for a full kit if needed) Read up on the signs of rejection and how…
Progressive pied mosaics are born with pigmented fur that slowly fades out over the course of their life. Another term you may hear is “powdered out” to indicate that a mosaic faded over time. This happens much sooner in their…
As a breeder, I practice a routine with my joeys I call “crabby joeys come out of pouches” Its pretty self explanatory but I can rant about anything. Pouch protectiveness is a common issue with gliders, and the behavior is…
