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Aug 27 2014
07:46:53 PM
Hello!
I've realized this for awhile but thought it would eventually go away. Both of my sugar gliders have a bit of cracked fur, the girl has more of it than the boy. I feed them a pretty good diet of about 50% protein and 50% fruits with a bit of vegetables. I've heard before that this can be caused from a bad diet but I don't see how that's possible. Should I be worried?

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Aug 27 2014
10:44:21 PM
Candy Cuddle Bear Visit Candy's Photo Album FL, USA 8110 Posts
It appears you are feeding too much protein - gliders do not need a very high protein diet. They should also be offered more vegetables - equal to or slightly more than the amount of fruit you offer.

You also do not seem to have a good calcium source.

Take a look at the widely used glider staple recipes and choose a feeding plan that will provide a more balance diet for your gliders.

I have links on my web page to several feeding plans along with my own GliderKids feeding plan to help you find the information.

http://www.gliderkids-diet.com/Staple-Recipes.html
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