Joey Growth up to 4 Weeks Out of Pouch

Joey growth up to 4 weeks OOP

Around this time you will see your joey's personality start to come through. Joeys can be held up to about a half hour at a time. The baby can very active at this point, so be prepared for little jumps or leaps from your hands at any time.

Stage Stats

Size

- Size and weight becomes difficult to break down into age categories as joeys mature. Captive sugar gliders vary greatly in size and build. The main concern with joey development is that the joey continues to gain weight and mature. The ranges given here are approximate.

3 week OOP 20-46 grams

4 weeks OOP 25-50 grams

Fur

- Joey is completely furred on its underside, its tail and body fur will start to thicken and begin to fluff out

Development:

Vocally starts to explore different sounds it can make

The joey is still stimulated by the parents to eliminate waste

Ears are now up and consistently moving picking to hear new sounds

Teeth are developed

Mobility

- Joey starts to make small jumps or hops when being held. The joey may ride around on mom or dad's back or start poking out of the nest

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