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The original site separated joey development into several stages. This redesigned version keeps those stages separate so the information is easier to follow.
Breeding Information
Sugar Glider Joey Growth Stages
View the original stage-by-stage joey growth information, including birth, in-pouch development, and out-of-pouch development.
Important note: This site is not currently breeding or selling sugar gliders. The joey growth pages are kept because the information and photos are useful for education and understanding development.
Mating & Birth
Sugar Glider Mating and Birth
Gestation will occur for approximately sixteen days. Most sugar gliders will give birth during daylight hours.
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Up to 2 Weeks IP
Joey Growth up to 2 Weeks In Pouch
IIt may be possible to see the joey through the pouch as a dark spot or very small lump. However, it depends on the build of the mother and the placement of the joey. The mother ca
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Up to 4 Weeks IP
Joey Growth up to 4 Weeks In Pouch
The mother can no longer hide the joey and a lump is visible by looking at mom. If there are twins in pouch, you will see a lump on each side of her pouch. Should there be only one
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Up to 7 Weeks IP
Joey Growth up to 7 Weeks In Pouch
The mother glider is quite large now. The baby is visible through the pouch as the skin is stretched fairly thin and is semitransparent. On occasion you may see a tail or foot slip
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Up to 9 Weeks IP
Joey Growth up to 9 Weeks In Pouch
The joey will be ready to leave the pouch sometime between eight to nine weeks in pouch. There are two methods to determining the offical out of pouch date:
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Up to 2 Weeks OOP
Joey Growth up to 2 Weeks Out of Pouch
At this stage, you can hold the joey about four to ten minutes at a time. The joey will most likely cry for mom while you are holding it. Try placing the joey in a loose pocket, br
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Up to 4 Weeks OOP
Joey Growth up to 4 Weeks Out of Pouch
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 prep
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Up to 6 Weeks OOP
Joey Growth up to 6 Weeks Out of Pouch
The joey will begin to come out of the nest without riding on its parents. You may see the joey will visit the food stations and taste the food available to the parents. Even thoug
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Up to 8 Weeks OOP
Joey Growth up to 8 Weeks Out of Pouch
Around this time, the joey will be weaned and ready to live on its own. It must be eating solid food, no longer suckling on mom, and be able to eliminate waste without being stimul
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