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Subject: Re: New strategy
Posted by Cynthia on February 18, 1999 at 04:15:44:

In Reply to: New strategy posted by TLC on February 17, 1999 at 22:13:37:

First we have removed their pouch and put in a wood nesting box,hoping this will give them more room ,plus it is on the floor
: of the cage so maybe this will help if Polly does get PG again with not having to climb around unnessacarily.
: Does anyone here have opinions on wether dad should stay or go ?

You may regret going to a wooden nest box, you can not sanitize them and they will hold odors. A plastic butter tub works well, and there are other inexpensive options, or you could invest in a nest box made for flying squirrels and or sugar gliders. I purchased one that was a little expensive but comes with a life time guarentee. Putting it on the floor is a good idea, this way you won't have to worry about the babies falling from the nest box to the floor. As for Pappa glider, I say leave him in. He will help take care of Momma glider as she gets big and cumbersome and has trouble getting around and he will baby sit the little glider(s) while she leaves the nest to eat, and he will keep them warm. He also plays a big roll in teaching them how and what to eat as they are getting weaned. Poppa glider is generally more protective of the babies too.

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