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Question
well we have a male and female sugar gliders
brother/sister
well there is a small pouch on the lower abdomen of the female and the male is VERY protective!
they are both very healthy
they are not nuetered
the female is calm like usual
they are about 6 months old
I just wanna know if were gonna have a joey?
and some signs we will know along the way.
thank you for your time

Answer
Hello Jimmy,

Sugar Gliders are ready to mate and have joeys at around 8-9 months of age.

You should NOT allow a brother and sister to mate!  Inbred joeys are likely to have deformities and other genetic issues.  Perhaps you know someone who can make a trade with you so that you will have an unrelated pair that can mate.  

If you do not make a trade, you should have the male neutered as soon as possible.

Thanks for the question,

Betty