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What's a good treat food for a sugar glider?

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You can treat them by adding some honey or fruit juice to the drier foods. Try seeds and sweet treats sold by stores.

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What type of protein do I give my newly weaned joey?

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Try boiled eggs, pellets, and cooked chickens. Give him a variety of veggies and fruits, too, as a treat. You can also add some honey or fruit juice to the drier foods.

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I sometimes cut yogurt drops in half. Is this okay?

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No. Yogurt drops should not be cut in half, as it ruins the perfect dosage.

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How do I prepare sweet potato for a sugar glider? Can they eat corn, and how much?

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Sugar gliders easily can eat raw sweet potato. Cut 1 cm pieces of sweet potato (a few pieces). You can give them about six to eight pieces of cooked corn every day. Experiment with how your pet behaves and how much of the food it eats. Each pet has different preferences.

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Does the Sugar Glider bleed during estrus?

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Yes and it can be dangerous for her if she does.

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Is it necessary to feed sugar gliders bugs?

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They eat bugs during their mating season. It is recommended that natural bugs be gut-loaded before you feed them to the sugar gliders.

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How do I know how much to give my sugar without overfeeding?

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Weight our sugar glider. Give it 15-20% of it weight in food. Don't overfeed, overfeeding can lead to obesity and complications or even death.

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How many times a day do I need to feed my sugar glider?

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Sugar gliders should be fed their main meal on average: 2 times a day. Once in the early morning and the other at dusk. You can be giving it treats or small amounts of food during the afternoon.

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Is it easier to feed an adult or baby preparation wise, because I really don't want to mess up and feed the wrong food?

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Feeding an adult is much easier than feeding a baby glider. Babies should be feeding off their mother's milk. Adults should be fed their main meal once at dawn and once at dusk. Feed them just small amounts of food in the afternoon. Don't overfeed them.

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How many mealworms for one sugar glider per day?

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Mealworms should be fed sparingly, and shouldn’t be substituted for his/her normal diet. 5-10 medium mealworms or 3-5 large mealworms per week.

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Is it okay if I didn't feed my sugar glider bugs, mealworms and crickets? And is it okay to feed ants?

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Although it really isn't necessary to give them insects to eat, gliders find insects as a treat. Just make sure they are getting a good source of protein. About the ants, if you're getting the ants from outside, that's probably not the best idea but many pet stores carry mealworms.

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Where can we put sugar glider cage?

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Since gliders are nocturnal, they make a lot of noise during the night. My family found it pretty convenient to put their cage in the bathroom or downstairs (if you have a two-story house). Try to find a spot where the noise won't bother you.

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At what times should I be feeding my glider?

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Sugar gliders are naturally nocturnal, so feeding them during the evening or night is the best idea.

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Should two gliders each have their own dish?

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It really depends on their personality. If one is food aggressive and the other is not, I would suggest having two separate dishes. If you're not sure, try watching how they behave while eating.

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How many times should I feed my sugar glider? It's 3 months old now.

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I feed my gliders a dish of food every night, but it's really up to you. I recommend feeding your glider during the evening or night (if you already haven't) but you can feed them small snacks throughout the day, such as a few mealworms or corn.

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What does "gut-loaded" mean?

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Gut loaded means meaty or juicy. If you are looking for a gut loaded bug, find a fat soft one, not a thin crunchy one that barely has any meat in it.

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What should I feed two gliders each day?

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Sugar gliders eat 15-20% of there body-weight per day, and they should eat kibble and flutes and vegetables. Feed this for each glider per day.

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