Posted By: GliderNursery
When can they breed? - 01/29/13 06:16 PM
Males: 12 weeks OOP
Females: 16 weeks OOP
Male joeys can become sexually mature as early as 12 weeks OOP (3 months old). At this point, they may or may not have their bald spots. Please do not rely on the presence of their bald spot or chest scent gland to determine whether they are sexually mature.
Female joeys can become sexually mature as early as 16 weeks OOP (4 months). There is typically no outward signs of a female becoming sexually mature.
Not all gliders will mature at these young ages. But it is in their best interest for us to presume that they are, and manage them accordingly. Males should be neutered before 12 weeks OOP or separated from all females to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Females should not be housed with intact males at this young age to prevent unwanted or premature pregnancies.
Will they inbreed: YES
Sugar gliders in captivity do not realize that this is my mother, sister, father or daughter. If a female comes into heat, any mature, intact male will do "his job" and breed the females in the cage. If you have young joeys, I personally recommend they be separated from their parents at 10 weeks OOP to prevent any potential breeding problems.
If you have intact males with females, they WILL breed.
Females: 16 weeks OOP
Male joeys can become sexually mature as early as 12 weeks OOP (3 months old). At this point, they may or may not have their bald spots. Please do not rely on the presence of their bald spot or chest scent gland to determine whether they are sexually mature.
Female joeys can become sexually mature as early as 16 weeks OOP (4 months). There is typically no outward signs of a female becoming sexually mature.
Not all gliders will mature at these young ages. But it is in their best interest for us to presume that they are, and manage them accordingly. Males should be neutered before 12 weeks OOP or separated from all females to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Females should not be housed with intact males at this young age to prevent unwanted or premature pregnancies.
Will they inbreed: YES
Sugar gliders in captivity do not realize that this is my mother, sister, father or daughter. If a female comes into heat, any mature, intact male will do "his job" and breed the females in the cage. If you have young joeys, I personally recommend they be separated from their parents at 10 weeks OOP to prevent any potential breeding problems.
If you have intact males with females, they WILL breed.