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uh-oh
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05/02/09 07:29 PM
05/02/09 07:29 PM
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Kayrahmommie
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Kayrahmommie
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My friend had an 8 month old sugar glider that recently became mine after my dear buddy decided a shuggie was too much for her. Sadly, she never handled the glider, had it in a tiny cage, and fed it cat food! I've had my little girl for three days now and she's extremely scared. She crabbs all the time and my fingers and hands are suffering. haha. Does anyone have any advice on where I should start? I'm so completely lost. I bought zookeepers and fresh foods for her, but she won't touch anything but apples. Plus I have no idea how to even begin bonding. Thank so much! ps. I'm trying to register, but my email just won't come and I was desperate for help.
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Re: uh-oh
[Re: Anonymous]
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05/02/09 07:44 PM
05/02/09 07:44 PM
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MehganK
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MehganK
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Hi and welcome to GC! Be patient about registration...sometimes it just takes a little bit. You've done a wonderful thing by taking your baby in and giving her a home! If you just got her, leave her alone for a day or too. Dont put your hands in the cage except really to feed her and maybe to clean her toys if she's dirtying stuff up really bad. DONT TRY TO TOUCH HER FOR A COUPLE DAYS. They just need a little bit to settle in without getting handled. (You know you're not hurting her, but she doesn't know that.) Its ok to be in the room and talk softly to her so she gets used to your voice. After a few days you can start spending more time petting her through the pouch and trying to give her treats. Just remember to only go as fast as she seems comfortable with. There's a great how-to posted on the bonding forum called into the bonding pit. You might want to check that out. Do you know if she's ever been to the vet? If not, you should probably take her in just to be sure she doesn't have any parasites or other health concerns(especially if you dont know where she was bred). I'm not familiar with zookeepers...I feed BML and my gliders took to it pretty fast. For one glider you only have to fix it up about once a month and freeze it and feed with fruits and veggies from an approved list...I'll try to find that for you. Once she gets settled in, you might want to consider getting a second glider. Sometimes they get depressed on their own. Hope that helps...someone else will be along soon with tips!
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#773978
05/02/09 10:26 PM
05/02/09 10:26 PM
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mamahunni
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mamahunni
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welcom to GC!!! my hands and arms and even neck are suffering, but it stopped for about 2 days... lol pm me if u need help or have questions! welcome and good luck with your new baby!
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05/03/09 06:58 PM
05/03/09 06:58 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 10,569 IL (St. Louis area)
StitchsMom
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Glideritis Anonymous
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Hello and welcome to Glider Central! You've done a wonderful thing by taking in this little one and you've done an even better thing by doing your research! I commend you. You will find many different opinions and options when it comes to diet. I would be so bold as to say that BML and HPW are the two most common on this forum. I have used both, but currently feed HPW and love it! I've had my gliders on it for a little over a year and their coats are shinier and healthier than they have ever been. I highly recommend it, but there are other diets that are just fine too! HPW Diet (the diet I use) Diet Options Is your new little one a female or male? If you aren't sure, let us know and we will do our best to help you figure it out. Even if you were told the glider is a he or she, it would be best to double check to be sure. Boys will have a small fuzzy sack, we call it a pom, in the area where a belly button would normally be. Females will have a small vertical slit or opening which is, of course, their pouch opening. If you have a male and he isn't already, I suggest having him fixed. There are a lot of great reasons to have a male glider fixed. They produce less smell, they become easier to handle, and more. Neutering FAQ Finding a vet is a very important part of being a good sugar glider slave. Sugar gliders tend to be pretty hardy and healthy animals, but if they fall sick, finding a vet at that time can be nearly impossible. It's always a good idea to have any glider taken to a vet for a wellness exam regardless of whether or not the animal appears healthy. Not only does this establish a baseline for your glider, but it can help uncover any hidden problems that may have been missed or just plain cannot be found without the help of a knowledgeable vet. Things like parasites can be easily overlooked by a new owner, but can be found quickly and treated easily during a routine exam. Health and Your Glider You will find a myriad of knowledge here at Glider Central. Here are a few more links to help you out. Into the Bonding Pit Trust and Bonding Tent Time with Your Glider Nail Trimming
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Re: uh-oh
[Re: StitchsMom]
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05/03/09 10:38 PM
05/03/09 10:38 PM
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sheila82
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sheila82
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We feed the BML diet. Our guys love it and you don't have to worry about ordering anything online. Congrats, and thank you for saving the little guy or gal!
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Re: uh-oh
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05/04/09 12:17 AM
05/04/09 12:17 AM
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kayrahmommie
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kayrahmommie
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Thanks so much to all your helpful responses! My little trouble maker is a girl and we've decided to name her Gidgit. I've mixed up some BML for her tonight and after some cautious sniffs she dove right in. I do have another question. I've been using licky treats and talking to her and she'll let me pet her [sometimes]. Her nails really need to be trimmed though, the poor thing keeps getting caught in her sleeping pouch. If I clip her nails is that going to hurt the bonding process badly? Also, can anyone point me in the direction of a good place to buy a new cage? I've done some reading and came across some scary stuff about zinc poisioning that I didn't know when I bought mine.
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Re: uh-oh
[Re: Anonymous]
#774528
05/04/09 03:24 AM
05/04/09 03:24 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 190 TAYLOR,MI
SSSteven
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Glider Explorer
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i asked about a week ago on some advice for a new cage... idk if you wanna buy it from the internet or not but here are the links that were given to me, or you can try ebay.com or even craigslist.org to find used ones.. or idk where you live if theres a petsmart near you, they have decent cages also.. good luck in your hunt. http://www.sugar-gliders.com/glider-cage.htmhttp://stores.homestead.com/JMExotics/-s.../Categories.bokhttp://www.bird.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=502915+WHT
Chell & Jeremy Parents to x6 mr. steven 6 y.o., stormy(aka momma) 6 y.o., stewie(stewbutt)(12/25/08) 05/17/09- peatree(mr. crab) dora (9/11/09) mudd (chip)(08/21/09) and monkey (8/23/09) with a baby on the way
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[Re: SSSteven]
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05/04/09 08:31 AM
05/04/09 08:31 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 10,569 IL (St. Louis area)
StitchsMom
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If her nails really need clipped, I'd just bite the bullet and get it over with. It can be easier if you have an extra pair of hands around to help. One person can hold the glider, wrapped up in a fleece blanket like a burrito, while the other clips the nails. You can master this on your own, but it takes practice and patience. If you are truly worried about doing it on your own and upsetting her, you could schedule a wellness exam for her and the vet will do it for you if you ask. Clipping Nails Hands, Nails, Feet Here are some links to some cage ideas for you: Your Glider's Cage Premade Cages Build a PVC Cage No-Sew Accessories
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I feel like a complete failure.
#775655
05/06/09 01:56 AM
05/06/09 01:56 AM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 108 Tennessee
Kayrahmommie
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My little girl Gidgit passed away. I was sleeping when I woke up to a clattering noise. I forgot to clip her door shut and she was running around the apartment. I looked everywhere and found her in the kitchen sink- my boyfriend did the dishes and didn't drain the water all the way. I feel like such a failure. I just got her two weeks ago. I've done tons of research, and we were making decent progress in bonding. I'm gonna miss her.
KaylaMommie to two suggies, one fat and lazy bulldog, and my wonderful furless baby.
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: Kayrahmommie]
#775659
05/06/09 02:19 AM
05/06/09 02:19 AM
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Posts: 1,269 WI
Glide_Bye_Lily
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Glider Guardian
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Last edited by Glide_Bye_Lily; 05/06/09 02:56 AM.
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Re: uh-oh
[Re: Kayrahmommie]
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05/06/09 03:02 AM
05/06/09 03:02 AM
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AngelRN
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AngelRN
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Where in Tn you located, Im not far from Bristol TN! Hope everything goes right with her sounds horrible how she was kept. There is a store in a flea market near Johnson City Tn that sells suggies with a TINNYY bird cage....and they are promoting that suggies can adequatly be kept in it!!!! Idiots!!!!
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: JillMarie]
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05/06/09 06:23 AM
05/06/09 06:23 AM
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Posts: 14,788 Cleveland, Ohio
sugarglidersuz
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Glideritis Anonymous
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I am so very sorry Sadly, accidental drowning is one of the main causes of death in captive gliders. Please don't be too hard on yourself. We all make mistakes and some lessons are harder learned than others. Know that my heart is with you during this time of grief and loss
Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: sugarglidersuz]
#775723
05/06/09 09:15 AM
05/06/09 09:15 AM
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Posts: 354 South East, Kentucky
TammyLynn
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I am so sorry. I lost one of my babies from an accidental drowning. It can happen so fast. Has made me be extra, extra, careful. Hugs heading your way.
Loving wife to Scott Mom to 3 skin kids - Josh, Ashley & Megan 3 dogs - Lil Bit(Yorkie) & Oscar (Weiner Dog) & Ginger (Chi/Terrier mix) 6 gliders - Cloe & Snip, Eden & Apollo & my newest little crabby pants - Iris & Sweet Reed. ZOE RIP sweet girl.
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: Kayrahmommie]
#775738
05/06/09 09:58 AM
05/06/09 09:58 AM
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Beezer
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Beezer
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You are not a failure - things like this happen - it's a learning process - keep on reading and know that your little girl loved you and is now "o Over the Rainbow Bridge" playing with all the other sug's and animals that passed before her
Again my condolences -
Sue owned by & mom to
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
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05/06/09 10:26 AM
05/06/09 10:26 AM
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tbull
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Glider Addict
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T~ www.lovegliders.com** Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with catsup ** *Proud to forever be a Boo-Boo and BJ Fan!*
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: tbull]
#775750
05/06/09 10:43 AM
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LSardou
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Glideritis Anonymous
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I'm sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Gidget knows that she was loved. Godspeed little one.
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: LSardou]
#775753
05/06/09 10:52 AM
05/06/09 10:52 AM
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Feather
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I am sorry for your loss, may your memories of your short time together comfort you in the days to come.
Glide Free little one.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kimberley Feathers-Sweetie, Mister Peanut & Big Mack Fur-Guinan, Mr. Spock, T'Mir, Cho, Toothless, Maverick & Maharet T'Pol, Elizabeth & Curzon TY, TJ, Light Fury, Madison & T'Pring Forever in my heart, Gizmo, Tucker, Khayman and the rest of my babies over the
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: Kayrahmommie]
#775767
05/06/09 11:25 AM
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ozzi
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That is so tragic. I am so sorry for your loss I also feel bad for your boyfriend as he must feel pretty bad too Rest In Peace little Gidgit Pat
Pat You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.....Unknown Rest in Peace our little sweet friends that have crossed over the "Rainbow Bridge". I miss you Boo-Boo, Lucy, BJ, and Fivel
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: ozzi]
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05/06/09 11:38 AM
05/06/09 11:38 AM
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chastity
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chastity
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So sorry honey. God speed little one.
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Re: uh-oh
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05/06/09 01:13 PM
05/06/09 01:13 PM
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mamahunni
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mamahunni
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oh hun im so sorry!! it was an accident, and you dont need to beat yourself up over it. you did a great thing by taking her in and trying to be the best suggie mommy you could! it is a sad thing to see happen, but just remember that you did do a very good job. (my suggie got out the very first night i had him and lucily my bedroom door was closed and my husband came in and found him gliding and playing.) they do escape sometimes. no one here thinks you are a bad mommy. i believe the complete oppisite. hugs to you and let me know if you need anything!
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
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05/06/09 03:59 PM
05/06/09 03:59 PM
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Crafts_Critters
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Crafts_Critters
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Kayrahmommie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how this must feel losing a glider. I felt like a failure too. But, just know that this was an accident.
God bless,
Chad
Last edited by Crafts_Critters; 05/06/09 04:00 PM.
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Re: I feel like a complete failure.
[Re: Kayrahmommie]
#776195
05/07/09 12:43 AM
05/07/09 12:43 AM
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buttercup
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buttercup
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Almost all of us have lost a glider...I'm sorry for your loss..it is hard...I still cry from time to time over my Bowen. I miss that little boy!
You're in my thoughts!
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