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Sugar Glider Starter KitCage:The smallest cage recommended for sugar gliders is 34"x24"x24" (or 40"x21"x21"). You are going to want your cage to be either PVC or powder coated with 1/2" bar spacing or less. A removable, seperate poo tray is a must. Shelves are good to help simulate branches of trees. Untill you know if your gliders are chewers or not, keep any wood 'branches' out as the splinters can be dangerous. You're going to want to ziptie any unused doors shut (especially if you think the gliders will be able to figgure out how to open them). And you need to look for swinging doors that are large enough for you to easily reach to all corners and remove/put in the wheel. Note: Some people think joyes need small gaps because they're not fully grown, don't have all of their adult strength, and are still getting used to what their capable. If you want something temporary, try wrapping PVC mesh (can be found at Lows & is typically called pet or garden fencing) with small gaps around the inside of the cage using zipties to secure.Food:If you haven't already decided which to feed your gliders, you need to do your research now! There are many recommended diets out there used by reputable breeders and rescues. The most popular are HPW, Blended, BML, LGRS Snuggie Soup, Candy's, Leadbeaters, & Priscilla's. Pellets are not to be used as the main portion of the diet and some believe they should be avoided at all costs. No matter what diet you choose, you are going to need...
Toys & Accessories:For in the cage vine-like items are fantastic along with foraging toys. Inexpensive foraging toys can be openable Easter eggs and/or a bucket/bowl of cut straws &/or fleece strips that they can dig into to find the hidden treat. A wheel is a must. The stealth and wodent wheels are recommened by most. For toys that allow you to interact with them, anything with feathers are fantastic (avoid cat-nip if you use cat toys). You'll also want at least two sleeping pouches made of no-pill fleece & with hidden seams. One of these should be double lined if you live in an area where it dips below 45 degrees F in the cold months. You'll want at least two bonding pouches as well. Again, no-pill fleece and hidden seams are a must. And you'll also want one of these to be double lined.Cleaning Supplies:Any whipes without any bleach are great for cleaning the cage, toys, & kitchen. You can also use vinegar & warm water. Dawn dish soap is safe as well. If your gliders are sensitive to some detergents, you might want the baby-friendly detergent for when washig their pouches. Also, baking soda in the bottom of the poo tray over the newspaper or other lining helps keep the sent down.Other:Here are some things that you might also want:
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