The sugar Gliders seem to love cantaloupe and mealworms the most so far. I washed their pouches and was able to get my hands on a much larger cage for them. The cage they came in ( were surrendered in ) was designed for a hamster, it is way too small for three gliders. They have an appointment on Thursday, after that, if all is well, they'll be adoptable.
It is unfortunate that there are only 4 baby hamsters left. These 4 are doing really well, they are zooming all over and have their eyes fully open. I am not sure why so many passed on, I know 12 was a HUGE litter for any hamster, and they may have caused so many complications. Not enough food and nipples to go around... only a theory. Mom is great, she is running in her wheel right now. And she is still diligently nursing the remaining 4. They will be ready to be separated from her very soon.
Fagan is doing fantastic! He is eating better than ever and poops galore. He is drinking from his water bottle and bowl, he likes both. His skin isn't quite so flaky on the down turned side ( side that was effected by the mites) or raw looking and it is growing back fur. And is is so energetic and lovable, he is such a doll:)
I forgot to mention, about two weeks ago, the three adult (large) rats, Kelso, Fez and Hyde went into foster care. They are enjoying their foster Mom , Dawn, and are now on a diet to hopefully loose some of their unnecessary weight. Their plumpness is not healthy, I admit it is cute, but in reality it is a health risk. Is there a Jenny Craig's for rats?
I'll post more soon, and hopefully have pictures to show.
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Our sugar gliders very hard to take care of? Im asking cuz the place i voleenteer at (a naturecrnter) was going to get one but they decided they were to hard to takecare of.
PS sorry about the pictures
Lyra
Hi Lyra,
I will write to you with some information on Sugar Gliders soon as things settle down here, very busy, once the weekend is over things will be back to normal.
A Nature Center? You must really like that. I know I'd enjoy that a great deal.
Talk again soon, and I promise more info later on.
ok thanks!
hi Lyra,I am back from the hectic weekend:)
It was loads of fun though, a great wedding.
About sugar gliders. They do have a very unique diet. It should consist of 25 percent fruits, 25 percent veggies, and 50 percent protein ( crickets and mealworms)
They can be given baby foods and nectar as well.
They are VERY nocturnal, these 3 do not wake up until 10 PM or after, and they hate being disturbed during the day as they sleep. They love to sleep inside little pouches, it is easy to make ones out of fleece.
They like having perches and landings in their cage, it is recommended to have at least one sand or cement perch to help keep their nails trimmed down.
They need a nice roomy cage that has small enough bar spacing. flight cages made for birds work well, or a cage designed specifically for a sugar glider.
If you go with only one sugar glider make sure you have plenty of time to spend with him/her. A lonely, bored sugar glider almost always barbers their own fur.
And last but not least, be certain you have a local exotic vet on hand that sees sugar gliders. It helps a lot to develop a good relationship with your vet, and have routine examinations.
These are only some things about sugars, but they are main points.
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