Register Register New Posts Active Topics | Search Search | FAQ FAQ
GliderGossip
 Sugar Gliders
 Separating Brother/Sister Pair

Note: You must be registered in order to post a reply.
To register, click here. Registration is FREE!

  Posting A Reply To: Separating Brother/Sister Pair
UserName:
Password:
Message
Category:
 
Default, miscellaneousResearch InformationFood, DietHealth relatedLaws, Rules, & RegulationsScientific InformationJoeys, birth, parenthoodPicturesInformationQuestionOff topic chatHeated DebatesFunnyMemorial, Passing, RemembranceRescueNewsBehavior
Format: Bold Italic Underline Strikethrough   Horizontal Rule   Insert Hyperlink Insert Email   Image Tag Upload Image My Photo Albums   Insert Quote Insert List   Insert Movie  
Message:

* HTML is OFF
* Forum Code is ON
Smilies
Smile [:)] Big Smile [:D] Cool [8D] Blush [:I]
Tongue [:P] Evil [):] Wink [;)] Clown [:o)]
Black Eye [B)] Eight Ball [8] Frown [:(] Shy [8)]
Shocked [:0] Angry [:(!] Dead [xx(] Yawn [yawn]
Kisses [:X] Approve [^] Disapprove [V] Question [?]
Smile [^_^] Wink [^_-] Tongue [^,^] Frown [^=^]
Cheer [cheer] Bonk [bonk] Clap [clap]
Laughing Out Loud [LOL] Cry [cry] Wave [wave]
Gibbs [gibbs] Now I Get It [nowigetit] Cake [cake]
  Check here to subscribe to this topic.
  
    

T O P I C    R E V I E W
smugli Posted - Sep 13 2020 : 10:11:55 PM
I just picked up my first pair of gliders today, brother/sister. The lady I got them from said they were "born" in May, but I am not sure if that means OOP or actually *birthed.* They seem a decent size; this week it would be 7 weeks OOP if that was their birthdate.

She stated that the breeder she got them from didn't neuter the male, so I will have to do so ASAP. The earliest I could get our local exotic vet to do it would be 2 weeks in the future.

How much time do I have until the male becomes sexually mature? He doesn't have a bald spot yet, though I know they can breed before one develops. I am willing to separate them, but if there are adverse affects (depression) I would be hesitant to do so... is there any other temporary solutions until I can get him in for neutering?
1   L A T E S T    R E P L I E S    (Newest First)
nyxi093 Posted - Sep 16 2020 : 02:08:03 AM
They mature 8-12 weeks(depending birthday) will mate quickly when ready. Separating them will cause a depression however if they are brother and sister breeding will cause defects and health problems for the Joeys as well as the mother can start self mutilation. It's always better so keep same sex Sugies together. You have to decide between the two for I wouldn't be able to choose.

If you decide to separate them for the week or 2, a lot of love and attention is needed. My one started self mutilation only after 1 week of her sister dying.


❧
 Copyright © 1997 - 2024 Sugarglider.com
TOS | Webmaster
❧