today I rescued 2 gliders 1 is girl and 1 is a boy i think there related not sure though they were in a tiny bird cage and been being feed dog food they smelled of urine (peewee) well they have been together for about a year hes a big boy shes a little thing.I am noticing tonite which is our first night together that it appears hes trying to mate with her and shes not wanting to so tell me something if they are related will they mate or not,hes being really mean to her,which has probably been going on awhile.also they never had toys till today and they really dont know what to do with them,they have been up and eating for hrs and all that I gave them is about gone.how do I teach them to drink out of a bottle i dont think they know how.they needed washing so i put them under warm running water they still smell bad though.

Yes, he will absolutely still try to mate. He should get neutered asap. As far as their smell, especially because they are somewhere new, they're probably both marking overtime. Neutering will also help out tremendously with odor. A good diet will help too. If they smell, washing them will not help. They'll keep marking more to get their scent back. If they ever need help being cleaned, which they should very rarely, use a warm washcloth and make sure they get completely dry.

can she get pregnant and if so how come they have been together this long of time and shes not had a baby,they r going through the mating process as we speak and she wants it thats what it looks like anyway.

Yes, she can get pregnant. How do you know she's not had a baby? I'd get them to the vet ASAP, and definitely see about getting him neutered. It's too late for this mating, but will at least prevent any future joeys. It sounds like you picked up a handful! (((hugs)))

There are glider pairs that are together for years before producing joeys. She is probably in heat and they are following their animal instincts, related or not unfortunately. Does he have his bald spot? Maybe they are younger than you were told? It's hard to say.

there about 3 yrs old and the people i got them from were not feeding them the correct diet there fur is rough thick almost matted feeling,should I seperate the boy and girl? I have them on the correct diet now but it will take awhile to straightene them both up.its sad how they were living,where i got them NEVER held them and I have been doing that since i got them earlier today ther a little scared but not much it will take time but I will win them both over.

I don't know that I would separate them. They're going through enough stress right now. I think they need each other.

how does one know if shes in heat or not? hes not afraid of anything but shes skiddish when they mate r the men always mean to the girls rough is a better word,they fight and holler alot,hes quite a bit bigger than she is,my fixed gliders a tiny little thing i think hes a runt.

well shes in heat then and yes he has all the equipment i guess the argueing and fighting and hissing is normal i read about mating and such on this website he is very domiant holds her down for long periods of time but does nothing if i see it i make him let her up.

It's possible that he's gotten her pregnant before and she's cannibalized the joeys especially if they weren't on a good diet the mother may eat the joeys if she's not getting enough protein. Also if there was some kind of defect from inbreeding the parents may kill them. I think you should get the male neutered asap they could be brother and sister for all we know.

omg. that sounds horrible!! wellness check is needed. if u have them on a good diet, with a big cage, lots of toys, and are trying to bond u sound good to go. give us pics as said above so we can get a better idea.