Joey Growth
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Use the main Joey Growth page to move between the growth overview and each stage of joey development.
Breeding Information
Joey Growth up to 2 Weeks In Pouch
Original joey development information and photos from Pet Sugar Gliders, updated into the new site layout.
Important note: This site is not currently breeding or selling sugar gliders. This page is kept as educational breeding and joey-development information.
Joey growth up to 2 weeks IP
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 can still hide her little joey in the back of her pouch. As exciting as this time is, do not check the female every day for babies, as this can cause unnecessary stress and ultimately lead to joey rejection or cannibalization. Do not worry if you not see a joey, but witnessed the birth; the mother can easily hide the joey in the back of her pouch. Do not open a sugar glider’s pouch. If the joey comes off the nipple it will not be able to reattach and hand feeding at this stage is not possible; it will die.
Stage Stats
Size
- Doubled since birth, Similar in size to a small shelled peanut
Fur
- None, pink
Development
Eyes remain closed
Ears are fused
jaw under developed
Feet are beginning to become more defined
Tail is becoming more defined
Mobility
- Does not leave the pouch