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I have an adult female sugar glider, Monkey, who is 6 years old. She lost her husband 4 years ago and has been living alone ever since. I have a friend who has 3 gliders, a mom and dad and a joey, and is looking for a new home for them when he leaves for the military. I would love to adopt these guys, but am a bit hesitant as to whether Monkey will accept new companions. I understand that the introduction must be gradual and not to put them together in the same cage right away etc. etc. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a similar situation. Any advice?

I've raised gliders for 12 years. Introduced plenty. I've never seen any fight. Had a few that would sit away from the others for a few days tops. But never fought. If yours is a female it should make things just fine with the group. They will come check out the new comer all over. The male may even mount her right then and there (happens alot). There should be no fights. YOu MAY hear some tiffing. Those wonderful upset noises they make, and they may push each other away. But taht shuld be the worst of it. Gliders usually have no problems at all though. In a few days they are usually one big happy family regardless of what they are used to,,,being a single glider or even never seeing another glider thier whole life, they still get along and are extremely happy. Gliders are not happy alone. They get depressed. Bringing these other gliders into your gliders life will not only improve its happiness, but also help your glider to live longer. Single gliders usually die earlier than family gliders. IF any serious fights should occur, simply remove the glider and try letting them see each other through separate cages for a day. But really, there should be no problems. Like I said, she MAY sit in a corner and look nervous or sad a few days. This is normal. You will walk in 1 or 2 days later and be surprised to see her snuggled right in with the others. Every glider has its own way of introduction. I hope for your gliders sake you decide to do this. It would make her so happy.
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