More Info Please

[andreaS15]

I have some questions about Sugar iders.

I was unaware iders were meat eaters in the wild. Bugs I would have guessed, but never thought other animals. Do they hunt, or eat all ready dead things? And what animals do they eat? What else is in there diet in the wild?


Thanx

[Kayl]

Some people feed their iders mealworms or pinkies. They can also eat cooked chicken. It's not necessary for their health, but i hear they like it as a treat occasionally.

[yigos flower]

I have some questions about Sugar iders.

I was unaware iders were meat eaters in the wild. Bugs I would have guessed, but never thought other animals. Do they hunt, or eat all ready dead things? And what animals do they eat? What else is in there diet in the wild?


Thanx
Hi there i have 3 gliders & breed them, it is VERY important that they get meal worms or crickets.. pinkies they dont have to have, but it is smart to do, especally an expecting mother. in the wild they would eat baby birds, dead animals, mice,ect ect ect, anything small & more than likely a baby. their other part of a balanced diet is necter, bugs, greens, & fruit. in captivity they eat bugs, pinkies,a proven diet called BML, veggies fruit, a special necter, water, & a whole bunch of other things. they can eat almost anything you do. no salt, sugar, seasonings, ect ect ect. & you always want to watch the amount you give. an over weight glider is VERY unhealthy & will not live up to how long it could if it were fed right. if you are considering getting one PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a lot of research, not just a month, but at LEAST a year. there are so many things to learn for/from them!!!!!!!!!!! i cant tell you HOW important that really is!!!!!!!! go look at my site, found under my sig. maybe that will have a few helpful things... (but do, do a lot of research.) there are a lot of hazards for such a small being. :angel6: good luck in your search! :p

[andreaS15]

Hi there i have 3 gliders & breed them, it is VERY important that they get meal worms or crickets.. pinkies they dont have to have, but it is smart to do, especally an expecting mother. in the wild they would eat baby birds, dead animals, mice,ect ect ect, anything small & more than likely a baby. their other part of a balanced diet is necter, bugs, greens, & fruit. in captivity they eat bugs, pinkies,a proven diet called BML, veggies fruit, a special necter, water, & a whole bunch of other things. they can eat almost anything you do. no salt, sugar, seasonings, ect ect ect. & you always want to watch the amount you give. an over weight glider is VERY unhealthy & will not live up to how long it could if it were fed right. if you are considering getting one PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a lot of research, not just a month, but at LEAST a year. there are so many things to learn for/from them!!!!!!!!!!! i cant tell you HOW important that really is!!!!!!!! go look at my site, found under my sig. maybe that will have a few helpful things... (but do, do a lot of research.) there are a lot of hazards for such a small being. :angel6: good luck in your search! :p
Awsome thank you. :)
I do not plan on getting one. I'm just curious. I love to learn, that's all. These guy's are such interesting creatures, and i remember when people around here had them as a "fad", it was so sad. :(
All my pet's have been researched first, and yes sometimes it takes me over a year to decide if it really is the pet for me. (I've had pets from snakes to horses) And I have no problem admiting when they are not.

What does this BML diet consist of? Is it like a kibble or pellet?
I would just think it would be a little difficult to find this food since sugar gliders are not very popular around here. Is there somewhere specific people buy this, and can you just give them all the other foods you mentioned and not this feed? I know certain animals need a specific vitamin and what not from a feed.

Thank you for your replys, sorry for all the questions. :p

[Kayl]

BML is not a pellet. It stands for Bourban's Modified Leadbeater. It's a mix of ingredients--you can see what the diet is here: http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/diet/bml1.html

[yigos flower]

Awsome thank you. :)
I do not plan on getting one. I'm just curious. I love to learn, that's all. These guy's are such interesting creatures, and i remember when people around here had them as a "fad", it was so sad. :(
All my pet's have been researched first, and yes sometimes it takes me over a year to decide if it really is the pet for me. (I've had pets from snakes to horses) And I have no problem admiting when they are not.

What does this BML diet consist of? Is it like a kibble or pellet?
I would just think it would be a little difficult to find this food since sugar gliders are not very popular around here. Is there somewhere specific people buy this, and can you just give them all the other foods you mentioned and not this feed? I know certain animals need a specific vitamin and what not from a feed.

Thank you for your replys, sorry for all the questions. :p





like said no its not a pellet, more like ice cream.. or at least the texture. =] it as a lot of different inger. it has baby food, wheat germ honey,baby food cereal,reptile additives..(for calcium & vitamins) it has all the stuff they need in it.. no it would not be oke to just feed them the BML or just the fruits & veggies. they need some of each! =]

[andreaS15]

Great Link Kayl ! Thanks!
I think that’s a link that should be given to all the people who post "aww I want one they’re so cute". When they figure out how much work it takes just to feed them, it may discourage them from buying a Glider. Kinda weed out the homes that will get board with them quickly.

Now I’m wondering if there is a supplement like that I can mix and make for my gerbils. They don’t seem to be big fresh veggie or fruit eaters, they like there seed/beans/pellets better (first gerbils I’ve owned that love there pellets lol). :propeller

Again, thanks for the great info!

[Kayl]

If they don't like fruits and veggies, try some nuts! In the shell--let'em work for it. Sunflower seeds are a given for gerbils, but I betcha they like pecans or something. I think I'll try that with my fuzzies--I never really thought about it.

[yigos flower]

you can feed gliders nuts too, but not too many they are really high in fat.. & you dont want an over weight glider!! =] although they are cute when a bit chubby. (corn is also high in fat & shouold only be givin in moderation.)
as for gerbils, hmmm... i cant remember when i was younger what we gave them, hehe that was years ago, my friend pet ever.. pisqually. =]=]=]=]

[andreaS15]

I go through bulk parrot food, it has peanuts in the shell, and dryed bananas and other fun stuff (not like "our" people kind, no salt or sugars).
These boy's a have now seem to eat more of that then my past Gerbils did. But my past loved fresh goodies.
I buy all my gerbils food in bulk, and i go through the bins getting only what i think is best for them, i stay away from sunflowers (to fatty) and use them only as treats.

Do gliders eat alot of fresh veggies?
I can't wait to move again, so i can have my own garden to grow my own veggies, i bet these boy's couldn't resist a fresh peice of carrot... i know i can't :)

[sugarmama]

Im not an expert..i have two gliders and they are a pair...BML is a very good and proven to be healthy diet but have you ever heard of Darcys diet? i personally prefer it as i feel it is closer to there natural wild-diet....it consists of the usual fruits and vegtables and protein suppliments and Ensure...Ensure helps them to give gliders the rite vitamins and calcium, to makes sure the dont get any illness and also ensures them to not have any hind-leg problems....gliders do need a protein suppliment i give my gliders chicken,eggs,mealworms and tuna..but of coarse not in one feeding lol! my gliders love there mealworms i give/feed them live mealies and they just go nuts! well keep us posted there are many awsome diets out there and DArcys is pretty good to! :)