Hello! This is my very first post and I am a first timer in the awesome shuggie world :) I have done my homework and I researched for over a year about these amazing creatures so I went ahead and Got my baby and I couldn't be happier. She's a lovely white face blonde and her name is Chardonnay.. (that is it for my introduction)

NOW here is my serious question.

I've only had her for 9 days but she was born in the middle of may. When I got her she had only been eating on a diet of a little apple, grape, yogurt, and just a few cheerios. I have been sticking to this diet since I've had her but I have been adding a small dab of chicken with chicken gravy baby food, and i have given her one sugar snap pea (which she ate) and a small slice of a pear (which she nibbled on quite a good bit)

I really want the input of a much more experienced owner then I am :) I'm open to all suggestions and comments. I would really like to know when i should start giving her some new things or if I am all ready alarming her with the new stuff. I mean she has been using the bathroom normal and her energy level never slows down lol thank you so much for reading and I'm incredibly thankful for any help because I AM CONFUSED! :P

there are several glider diet recipes that have been used by many owners to keep their gliders healthy.

These recipes are for the main staple part of a glider's diet and they provide the necessary protein, vitamins and calcium to keep gliders healthy. All of the staple recipes are fed with fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.

I have links on my web page to the feeding plans most of us follow. Look them over and choose one you would like to use. Some will require ordering some ingredients such as Wombaroo High Protein Supplement on the internet. Others call for specific vitamin or calcium supplements. Choose the diet you want to use then you will only need to purchase the specific items you need.

http://www.gliderkids.com/contact.html

I'd look at BML or HPW diets for a staple food - but aside from that, the more fruits and veggies she eats the better off she is. Variety means a wider spread of nutrients.

Papaya, watermelon, honeydew, canteloupe, cherries, pears, cucumbers, carrots, peas, fresh corn, sweet potato, and eggs are all favorites for most. Keep up with the chicken and yogurt too. There's no reason not to experiment now - just go with what she likes.

Oh, and NO SEEDS (toxic). No citrus (causes diarrhea), and no chocolate (can kill them). No cat or dog food. Or hamster/gerbil/rodent treats.

Mealworms are dearly loved, and crickets. I forgot the bugs :)

Wow :) I didn't expect such a quick answer! So in other words what you're saying is I should go ahead and see what she likes now? Because from what i've read only a few times is that if you give them different foods when they are joeys it could shock them internally and make them sick or even die :( So I really wanted to be sure that if I am taking the initiative to see what fruits and veggies she likes that its not some huge mistake or if im taking it way too fast.

You should give me your input on how I should go about introducing these things to her or if you could share a link that would be awesome :)

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Oh, and NO SEEDS (toxic). No citrus (causes diarrhea)

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With the seeds, the tiny ones on strawberries are fine, and pomegranites are fine. Citrus is fine to feed once/twice a week. It depends on the gliders, it can cause diarrhea but not always, some are more sensitive to it. Variety is the key so if your gliders don't explode after eating citrus then i'd continue to feed occasionally. Mine get orange once a week, they LOVE it!

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Originally posted by Mrs.drawthethird

Wow :) I didn't expect such a quick answer! So in other words what you're saying is I should go ahead and see what she likes now? Because from what i've read only a few times is that if you give them different foods when they are joeys it could shock them internally and make them sick or even die :( So I really wanted to be sure that if I am taking the initiative to see what fruits and veggies she likes that its not some huge mistake or if im taking it way too fast.

You should give me your input on how I should go about introducing these things to her or if you could share a link that would be awesome :)

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Have a look at this link: http://www.sweet-sugar-gliders.com/sugar-glider-diet-basics.html

You will need to pick a main nectar/staple such as BML, HPW Original, etc. that will provide her with protein and vitamins/minerals.

I would just offer that to her and continue to feed fruits she is used to and add the veggies. Whenever you want to, try a new fruit or veggie and find what she likes. She isn't going to die by changing it, but she could have a lot of issues if not provided some protein and vitamin/calcium source(and sprinkling that type of supplement really can end up overdosing which can be just as bad as not enough)