Signs of a Good Breeder
So you wanna buy a glider?
Well the first thing you should do is find a good reputable breeder...

Having a USDA license does NOT mean they are a good breeder.
Ask for and check references. Don't be shy! Ask around on the glider forums (like GliderCENTRAL) about what
ever breeder you are considering.

What are some signs of a good breeder?
A good breeder will let you see their "facilities" and the parents of the glider you are wanting. Check to see their
facility is clean, that the cages are of sufficient size and that the gliders have toys and wheels in their cages.

Ask them about diet. What they feed the parents and what the joeys will be weened onto. A good breeder will
have their diet on an Approved Diet.

Ask them at what age they separate the joeys from the parents. (they should be no younger than 8 weeks out of
pouch before being separated from the parents)
Ask them how they determine the age of the joeys. If it's from their actual birth date or from their out of pouch
date.

Ask them about after sale support.

Ask them to see their vet records for the parents, joeys or other gliders and for a vet reference.

Ask if the gliders are related and if the breeder has a family tree on them. You want to avoid inbred gliders as
they could have genetic medical issues.

Look at the glider itself. There fur should be fluffy and soft/silky. They should be bright eyed and alert. They
should not be hand shy or afraid but friendly and social. (both the parents and the joeys).

A good breeder should be comfortable with questions. Tons of questions - which you should be asking. Any
annoyance or hesitation on the breeder's part is cause for question. A good breeder will want the reassurance
their glider(s) are going to the perfect home. If the breeder seems like they would sell to anyone with money, be
cautious.

Also, it's very important to ask WHERE they got their gliders. A good breeder will start spouting off where they
got each, lines they're from, etc. If they hesitate or say they got them in the paper or from just some person, you
can't be sure there's not any inbreeding/defects in the line, plus it's a HUGE sign of an irresponsible breeder.

Any rescuer or breeder should be as interested in you as you are in them

So don't be afraid to ask questions- lots of them- because a good breeder will not only welcome the questions,
but reciprocate with many of their own.
If you are looking for a joey, feel free to
contact me. I sometimes have joeys available
or I can help you find a reputable breeder
near you.
Please Do NOT buy a sugarglider from any trade
show, flea market, or fair! They are all mill breeders!

No reputable breeder would ever sell there!