Sugar Glider University

The Sugar Glider Exotic Diet (modified by GU) 

One of the best ways to present the protein/fruit/vegetable diet. It is well-balanced, and has been fed to over 1000 healthy sugar gliders, as well as gliders who have been rehabilitated with excellent outcomes.

Presentation:

25 oz unsweetened applesauce

4 oz Dannon non-fat plain yogurt

3 oz concentrated calcium fortified orange juice, no water added

3/4 c Old Fashioned Oats (NO QUICK COOKING OATS)

1 T fresh ground flax seed or wheat germ, refrigerated

In a large mixing bowl, with a wooden spoon, mix the applesauce, oats, yogurt, wheat germ and orange juice. Divide into three equal portions. To portion one, add: 3 small or medium eggs, scrambled or 3/4 lb unseasoned, unsalted, broiled shredded chicken. Leave the second and third portions plain for the nights you feed mealworms, other insects or yogurt.

Freeze flat in quart size freezer bags (1/2" or less thick). Freeze. In a separate bowl, chop up:

You may also choose to use pre-cut frozen fruits or vegetables.* Combine and freeze in bags.

• Feed insects every day.

• Feed gliders the mix with fruits and vegetables four days a week in addition to insects/protein. The other three days, just feed the protein.

• Remember: Feed you glider a varied diet! This prevents food boredom and ensures a balanced diet.

• If your glider has a tendency to gain weight, make sure he/she has plenty of exercise and/or out of cage time. Make sure not to feed too many popular "sugar glider treats."

• Don't feed beef, seeds/nuts, or cottage cheese to your gliders. These are high in phosphorus. Avoid feeding anything with preservatives, sugar, or color additives. Keep the diet low-fat.

• Daily exercise is vital. Exercise helps bones absorb calcium and stimulates bone thickening.

• Always try to aim for a high Calcium to Phosphorus ratios. Some produce we use are:

• Fruits: Fresh (in-season) Papaya, oranges, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapes, mango, kiwi, peaches, honeydew melon. You can also use frozen fruit to add variety.

• Vegetables: Cucumbers, yellow squash (or any in season squash), red & yellow bell peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, bok choy, jicama and green beans.

Daily Staple:

Enrichment supplement serves as daily staple.

Enrichment Supplement:

Acacia branches, gum, flowers.  These trees can be ordered from Windmill Outback Nursery.

Daily Vitamin/Mineral Supplement

"The Pet Glider Complete" Multivitamin, sprinkled on food.

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