is it normal for them to chew everything in their cage? I have two females they are tame and nice but they are chewing the wooden sticks...their tunnel..I had to take the tunnel out bc it was almost all gone! HELP is this normal?

I really don't know, it could be their just hungry?

we feed them a lot do u think that could be it? well not A LOT but what I think is a lot....

Hi! Welcome!

Some gliders do chew more than others, though I'd have to say that at least from what it sounds like, this is extreme. What are you feeding them? Have they had a vet check recently?

Usually when animals chew to extremes they're either bored or have anxiety issues; occasionally there's a health issue, like a mineral deficiency in the diet. Change up the toys in their cage, so they have something new to explore. A vet visit would help you pinpoint the cause.

It is normal that they would chew wooden sticks or pretty much anything wooden. Remember they are still wild animals and in the wild, they chew thru tree limbs to get to the sap. That part of it could just be natural instinct.

What was the tunnel made of?

The first thing I would do is take them to the vet for a wellness exam and fecal float and smear. Rule out any medical issues.

Then add more toys and items to stimulate them while they are in their cage. Change them out every couple of days.

And we need to know exactly what you are feeding them to see if their die is deficient.

mine chew all the edges on my dresser, the tops of my doors, any book of mine that i forget to put up, and my toes.lol they terrorize my whole room. :)

Mine chew too. I even thougth of the chewable tunnels they have out for hamsters and such. Wonder if they would enjoy those?? I'll let ya know if I try one out on them.

firelady: Don't get the chewable tunnels, they are made with Pine, and Pine is TOXIC to suggies!

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Originally posted by Ilovesuggies

mine chew all the edges on my dresser, the tops of my doors, any book of mine that i forget to put up, and my toes.lol they terrorize my whole room. :)

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Sometimes,Hercules gets so excited when he's doing this, he forgets where he's at and he chews on ME! OUCH!

lol i know that feeling first they are licking me on the arm and then ouch!! thay bit me... lol

They are chewing the wooden sticks...the tunnel is made out of fabric...I took it out....I have a lil hanging pouch thing they don't chew on it maybe they just wanted that out lol....they have sugar glider food...we feed different fruit and veggies...and like turkey for protein...since I took that tunnel out they only chew on the wooden things which from everyone I see is normal....

mine chews.i have a vine for her to us in the cage. and she everynow and then chews on it if i dont get her food to her fast enough. lol

I have been putting different new toys in for Boo and she chews on the new ones for a bit I guess just making sure it is not edible in some hidden spot when she figures out it is not food then that is it til the next new thing goes in..

What do you mean by "sugar glider food"? Pellets?