My gliders are on HPW, and i know i can give them mealies as a treat. Problem is that they LOVE mealies more than anything else. It seems the only way i can get thier attention sometimes is with a mealie.

My question is.... If on the HPW diet, is there a limit to mealies? Right now they are each getting two a day, but sometimes they get more. (Usually when Im introducing them to someone new and associate positive things with socializing. ) I know that they are full of protein but i don't want to imbalance anything since i work so hard to give them a well rounded diet.

Is there anything about the mealies i should be concerned about?

Just that they are "fatty", even though they are a protein source.

I don't think 2 a day are too many.

I give mine 5-10(small/med.) meallies every third day. They love them so much...2 each would never do...lol!

I hand feed them in the morning before they go to sleep for the day so it doesn't ruin their appetite for their supper.

My gang is currently on a Gliderkids staple diet...if someone has more info on the HPW diet and mealies maybe they will post..

Which HPW diet are you feeding?

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Originally posted by Minnesota Zoo

Just that they are "fatty", even though they are a protein source.

I don't think 2 a day are too many.

I give mine 5-10(small/med.) meallies every third day. They love them so much...2 each would never do...lol!

I hand feed them in the morning before they go to sleep for the day so it doesn't ruin their appetite for their supper.

My gang is currently on a Gliderkids staple diet...if someone has more info on the HPW diet and mealies maybe they will post..

Which HPW diet are you feeding?

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Original hpw. When I adopted them they were already on it and doing well.