Why Become a Certified Breeder?

At the United Sugar Glider Network, we hold our breeders to higher standards than that of the USDA, but you MUST have your USDA license to become a USGN Certified Breeder. This is the LAW.

Thanks for wanting to get certified, we hope to recommend our Certified Breeders to people looking for a GOOD MORAL breeder!

When you finish your application and we review your information, we will contact you for an interview, and let you know if you are Certified Breeder!


Breeder Requirements: 

Husbandry:  

• One year experience with sugar gliders in a not-for-profit capacity.
• A veterinarian and/or an experienced breeder within 40 miles who is familiar with sugar gliders, glider maladies, and treatment options.
• An exotic veterinarian who can treat sugar gliders within 75 miles of breeding facility

Cage Requirements:

• Minimum cage size should be 24x24x36 for two adult gliders.

• Perches (branches, wood)

• One flat surface above the floor of the cage

• At least one pouch or nest box, cleaned or changed out weekly

• Additional toys for hiding and security

• Safe Exercise wheel: WSGN recommends the Wodent or Rowdy Wheel.

When you are ready to apply:

Please send in a listing of your current breeding pairs, pictures of your glider areas, including play rooms. 

Please send:

• A recommendation letter from your veterinarian
• Cages should not be in direct sunlight, but should allow for filtered or indirect sunlight in the facility, and should be placed away from any draftsa listing of your menu
• Your enrichment schedule  
• Who is in charge of your gliders when you are out of town?what is your cleaning schedule and standard operating procedure for cleaning your cages?Your vet schedule? Do you also rescue? Do you have quarantine, please send pictures as well for that.
• Copy of your USDA License
  
  USDA recommends having a Standard Operating Procedure for rescues, you may want to come up with one for your inspector.
  

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