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  |  cangryman
Joey
16 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:01:14 PM   |
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Hello
I want to know what food (Vegetables/Fruits/Meat) usually eat your Sugar Glider...
My SG usually eat:
Carrots
Grapes
Ham
Apples
Cat Food
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 | kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
    CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:08:24 PM   |
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Vegetables:
Spinach, Carrots, Peas, Green beans, some corn, spring mix, zucchini, squash, garbanzo beans, sometimes cucumber, sweet pepper, broccoli
Fruits:
Apple, Mango, Papaya, Peaches, grapes, watermelon, canteloupe, honeydew, pineapple, some tomato, banana, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi
Meats:
Turkey, chicken, shrimp, egg
Other:
Yogurt, Cottage cheese
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| dgreco
Glider
100 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:09:13 PM |
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My boy eats anything I give him, but on here I've learned what is good. Chicken is good, along with eggs (scrambled or hard boiled) for protein...most fruits and veggies except plain lettuce (no nutrients)...also, I've read in many places cat food is very bad - hopefully someone with more knowledge will post here soon to help you more:)
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| snusie
Goofy Gorillatoes
USA
2962 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:11:35 PM |
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Cat food is not good, they need 100% meat. Ham is also not good, too much salt. Everything Kyro listed is healthy and they like it.
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| rileyjones28
Glider
58 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:16:33 PM |
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no cat food lol its cat food not SG food. pretty pets has a food that i give my gliders. its about $10 and lasts me a couple weeks
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| Britt_marie19
Face Hugger
USA
537 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:47:19 PM |
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I feed my babies
Veggies: Spring Mix, carrots, green beans, peas, sometimes corn, sometimes cucumber
Fruits: Papaya, Mango, Watermelon, Apple, Grapes
Protein: Eggs, shrimp, mealworms
Other: Cottage cheese, Pedialite, V8 Fusion, treats
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 03:53:13 PM |
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I forgot mealworms and sometimes Ensure also.
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| gliders34
Glider
USA
198 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 04:51:05 PM |
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veggies: corn, spinach, broccoli, zuchinni, sweet potato, carrot, cucumber, edamame, green beans, plantain(which to me when i cook with it is like a veggie) mushrooms, turnips, mashed potatoes, endive, beet greens, and lots of other stuff
fuit: rasberry, strawberry, mango, pear, apple, orange, kiwi, pappaya, bananas, plums, apricot, watermelon, blueberries, and lots of others
meat: chicken, lean beef, mealworms, crickets, shrimp,
and the way I prepare all of the food, is I get zip top freezer bags. So once a month or so I go to the store and get sugar glider stuff. I come home, diassemble all the fresh stuff, and put it into freezer bags and into the freezer. It works really well for me, and makes feeding time fast.
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| cangryman
Joey
16 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 04:51:13 PM |
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Thanks for the info snusie
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| alyanne
Face Hugger
FL, USA
487 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 05:40:02 PM |
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Should all the veges be fresh or is it safe and healthy to use canned veges as long as its no salt added? Anyone know?
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| gliders34
Glider
USA
198 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 05:43:55 PM |
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I have never used canned before, but if there is no added preservatives or salt, then I wouldn't see why not. I would use frozen instead of canned though.
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 06:12:37 PM |
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Everything in a can has preservatives in it.
Fruits: honey dew, watermelon, cantalope, cherries, blueberries, grapes, papaya, mango, apples, strawberries, pears, peaches
Vegetables: green beans, carrots, peas, corn, fresh spinach, Spring Mix, collard greens, mustard greens, red, yellow and green bell peppers, yellow squash, zucchini
Protein: eggs, baked or boiled chicken, ground turkey, shrimp
Other: 2-3 pieces of dry dog or cat kibble (Evo), cottage cheese, yogurt, sometimes HPW mixture, or a meat mixture made with ground chicken, vanilla boost
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| gliders34
Glider
USA
198 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 06:20:43 PM |
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ya, the good thing about frozen veggies is that most of them are harvested and frozen at the peak of their life, so they are perfectly rippened.
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| mtb
Face Hugger
USA
950 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 09:25:48 PM |
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veggies: spring mix (always gone in the morning) parsley, cucumber, peas, corn (occassionally) carrots, green beans.
fruits: blueberries, any melon, apple, strawberries
BML
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| Cheddy
Glider
186 Posts
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Jan 10 2009 : 09:52:07 PM |
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I feed mine twice a day
Morning: Baby cereal with minced chicken/shrimp. They love this and this has been their staple diet since day 1.In fact my vet said baby cereal is in fact an excellent source of calcium for them. Be sure to check the cal:pho ratio at the label before purchasing the baby cereal.I do add a very small bit of honey in for taste but if yours can do without it, is even better.Along side with this I will prepare them veggies and fruits
Veggies: Chinese cabbage, broccoli, Brassica campestris family (scientific name), green beans
Fruits:Apple, navel orange, tangerine, honey dew, papaya, pear, grapes and sweet potato occasionally
Night: Solid protein ie boiled chicken, pork and shrimp. I do add parsley in for seasoning. I am thinking of adding turkey and birds' eggs into my protein list. I do feed them mealworms as well.
A thing to share with everyone here about something my vet said about:
Spinach - She said spinach contents two type of enzymes that will react chemically once processed by the digestive system. The effects of it is that it blocks the absorption of the calcium inside the spinach itself. So she recommended not to feed spinach so much.
Bee pollen: This is something suggies love in the wild. You may want to drop by at a local organic food store to get the organic bee pollen for them. However, it is indeed costly.
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| Tortiebaby
Glider
IL, USA
159 Posts
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Jan 11 2009 : 08:48:36 PM |
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I was reading this and just thought I'd add(for the sake of newbies reading and thinking all this stuff is fine to eat) that the following should NOT be giving to gliders:
*ham/pork
*cat food
*broccoli(it's not that it's dangerous, it simply gives them gas and makes their tummies hurt)
*V8(or V8 Fusion...because it contains onion powder)
*edamame(a.k.a.-soybeans)
*beef(NO red meats!)
Also, be sure that if you feed tomatoes, oranges, or pineapple, only do so in moderation because they're high in acid and can cause diarrhea.
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| stepakapets101
Super Glider
Canada
366 Posts
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Jan 11 2009 : 08:57:04 PM |
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why cant they eat red meat? just wondering because I do feed my gliders ground beef every once in a while
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| dizzysmom
Goofy Gorillatoes
IN, USA
3882 Posts
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Jan 11 2009 : 09:33:56 PM |
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I could not find onion powder listed on the ingredients of V8 Fusion.
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| suggiemom08
Glider
89 Posts
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Jan 11 2009 : 09:48:50 PM |
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I can't find it on the ingredients either. Someone please help us out with this one.
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| Britt_marie19
Face Hugger
USA
537 Posts
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Jan 11 2009 : 10:18:46 PM |
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yes. where did you see that one? is it just certain flavors?
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| Cheddy
Glider
186 Posts
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Jan 16 2009 : 12:36:59 PM |
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Why is pork not good too? I dun feed them frequent cos they dun really like it
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| THEHYLAND
Zippy Glidershorts
FL, USA
4766 Posts
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Jan 17 2009 : 09:38:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cangryman
Hello
I want to know what food (Vegetables/Fruits/Meat) usually eat your Sugar Glider
If they ate my glider I wouldn't give it to them.  
Here is a list of ratios to help u.
Veggies
Food name
Cal: Phos Ratio
Collard Greens……………………………………… ...…………………….. 14.6:1
Mustard Spinach……………………………............. …………………….. 7.5:1
Beet Greens………………………………................. …………………….. 2.9:1
Dandelion Greens…………………………………… …………………….. 2.8:1
Lettuce (Loose Leaf) ………………………………. …………………….. 2.7:1
Mustard Greens……………………………………... …………………….. 2.4:1
Parsley………………………………........................ …………………….. 2.3:1
Cabbage (Green) …………………………………… …………………….. 2.0:1
Watercress…………………………………………... …………………….. 2.0:1
Spinach……………………………………………… …………………….. 2.0:1
Squash (Spaghetti) …………………………………. …………………….. 1.9:1
Celery……………………………………………….. …………………….. 1.6:1
Squash (Butternut) …………………………………. …………………….. 1.5:1
Napa Cabbage………………………………………. …………………….. 1.5:1
Lettuce (Butter Head) ………………………………. …………………….. 1.4:1
Okra………………………………………………… …………………….. 1.3:1
Tofu (Regular) …………………………………….... …………………….. 1.2:1
Cabbage (Red) ……………………………………… …………………….. 1.2:1
Tofu (Firm) …………………………………………. ..…………………….. 1.1:1
Broccoli (Spears) …………………………………… …………………….. 1.1:1
Soy Bean (Green) ………………………………….. .…………………….. 1:1
Green Beans (Snap Beans) …………………………. …………………….. 1:1
Squash (Winter, All Variety) ………………………. …………………….. 1:1
Lettuce (Iceberg) …………………………………… …………………….. 1:1
Squash (Acorn) …………………………………….. …………………….. 0.9:1
Sweet Potato………………………………………… …………………….. 0.8:1
Lettuce (Romaine) ………………………………...... …………………….. 0.8:1
Broccoli…………………………………………… …………………….. 0.7:1
Cucumber (without Skin………………………….. …………………….. 0.7:1
Squash (Hubbard) ……………………………… .…………………….. 0.7:1
Cucumber (with Skin) …………………………. …………………….. 0.7:1
French Beans………………………... …………………….. 0.6:1
Carrots…………………….. …………………….. 0.6:1
Squash (Summer, All Variety) …………… …………………….. 0.6:1
Pumpkin……………………………………… …………………….. 0.5:1
Tomato (Green) ……………………………. …………………….. 0.5:1
Cauliflower……………………………… …………………….. 0.5:1
Squash (Zucchini…………………….. …………………….. 0.5:1
Peppers (Sweet) …………………….. …………………….. 0.5:1
Alfalfa (Sprouts) …………………….. …………………….. 0.5:1
Soy Bean (Sprouts) …………………….. …………………….. 0.4:1
Yams……………………………………….. …………………….. 0.3:1
Eggplant……………………………………… …………………….. 0.3:1
Peas (Green) ………………………………………. …………………….. 0.2:1
Bamboo Shoots…………………………………….. …………………….. 0.2:1
Tomato (Red) ……………………………………… …………………….. 0.2:1
Mushrooms…………………….. …………………….. 0.02:1
Corn (Yellow) …………………….. …………………….. 0.02:1
Fruits
Food name
Ratio
Papaya…………………….. …………………….. 4.8:1
Lemon…………………….. …………………….. 4.0:1
Figs…………………….. …………………….. 2.5:1
Prickly Pear……………… …………………….. 2.3:1
Orange (Valencia) ……… …………………….. 2.3:1
Orange (Navel) ………… …………………….. 2.1:1
Lime…………………….. …………………….. 1.8:1
Raspberries…………………….. …………………….. 1.8:1
Blackberries…………………….. …………………….. 1.5:1
Grapefruit (white) ……………… …………………….. 1.5:1
Custard Apple……………… …………………….. 1.4:1
Tangerine…………………….. …………………….. 1.4:1
Grapes, American (Slip Skin)…. …………………….. 1.4:1
Grapefruit (Pink & Red)……….. …………………….. 1.2:1
Mulberries…………………….. …………………….. 1:1
Raisins (Seeded) ……………… …………………….. 1:1
Mammy Apple………………… …………………….. 1:1
Pear…………………….. …………………….. 1:1
Pineapple…………………….. …………………….. 1:1
Apple (with Skin) …………… …………………….. 1:1
Elderberries…………………….. …………………….. 0.9:1
Mango…………………….. …………………….. 0.9:1
Dates…………………….. …………………….. 0.8:1
Grapes (European) …………… …………………….. 0.8:1
Watermelon…………………….. …………………….. 0.9:1
Sugar Apple…………………….. …………………….. 0.7:1
Cherries (Sweet) ……………… …………………….. 0.7:1
Apricots…………………….. …………………….. 0.7:1
Strawberries…………………….. …………………….. 0.7:1
Cranberries…………………….. …………………….. 0.7:1
Honeydew Melon……………… …………………….. 0.6:1
Prunes…………………….. …………………….. 0.6:1
Kiwifruit…………………….. …………………….. 0.6:1
Cantaloupe…………………….. …………………….. 0.6:1
Raisins (Seedless) ……………… …………………….. 0.5:1
Apple (without Skin) ………… …………………….. 0.5:1
Raisins (Golden Seedless) …… …………………….. 0.4:1
Peach…………………….. …………………….. 0.4:1
Plum…………………….. …………………….. 0.4:1
Banana…………………….. …………………….. 0.3:1
Nectarine…………………….. …………………….. 0.3:1
Ground Cherries……………… …………………….. 0.2:1
Passion Fruit (Purple) ……… …………………….. 0.1:1
Edited by - THEHYLAND on Jan 17 2009 09:39:30 AM
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| cangryman
Joey
16 Posts
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Jan 19 2009 : 02:36:39 PM |
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thanks
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