I want to get a male friend for my female Sugar Glider, Gizmo. Even though I haven't found her a "friend" yet. She's about 9 months old, so how old she her mate be?

If he's younger like 2 or 3 months OOP then should I wait until he's older to put them both in the same cage? Or should I get a male thats around her same age?

Babies. Ok if they had babies (which I'm sure they would because I wouldn't get the male neutered) how old do they need to be weaned at?
I've heard so many different ages at when they should be weaned I'm getting confused! And how long after their/it (is) weaned should they/it be moved into a separate cage?

If its the first time the female has babies is it more likely she'll have one joey?
Then if I decided to keep the baby/babies could I keep them all in the same cage if I got the males neutered? (I'm pretty sure ya can, but I want to know for sure). And say if the female had one baby male then if I kept him and got him neutered and kept him in the same cage as the parents could the mom and dad still breed? Or would their he kill the babies they would be having?
How many gliders would be able to live in a 4x3x2 size cage, so they have enough room?
Then if I sold the babies I need to know about USDA licenses. Do you have to be a certain age? (I'm 14) How much does it cost? Where and how do I get one??

I know now your probably thinking she shouldn't be breeding SGs she's only 14, she's not responsible enough! But trust me I am responsible. Sorry so long, but I want to know as much as I can before I get Gizmo a mate. THANX!! :o)

Follow Ups:

• Re: Breeding, babies, USDA and such....... Elwin Bullard 14:48:37 12/31/99 (2)
  • Re: Breeding, babies, USDA and such....... Jill 18:50:48 1/03/100 (0)
  • Re: Breeding, babies, USDA and such....... Jill 18:48:59 1/03/100 (0)