Posted By: Anonymous
Help with Handling - 01/02/08 03:29 PM
My family just adopted a female glider that is approximately 12 weeks old. She will eat yogurt off our finger but wants to bite our hand off when we zip or unzip her pouch to carry her around or put her back in her cage. Does anyone have any suggestions? She will come to the edge of the cage when we talk to her. I do not want to scare her so I am looking for any suggestions.
Posted By: melek007
Re: Help with Handling - 01/02/08 04:51 PM
Welcome to GliderCENTRAL!
You've been given some links to the information you need; time to start reading!
What diet are you using? Sugar gliders have special dietary needs, but fortunately for us, some proven diets are there to satisfy this rather complex requirement.
I recommend the HPW (High Protein Wombaroo) diet, Pricilla's Sugar Glider Exotic diet (aka The Pet Glider diet), the BML (Bourbon's Modified Leadbeaters) diet, and the SunCoast diet.
http://www.glidercentral.net/links/pages/Glider_Care___Information/Diet___Nutrition/index.htmlA glider-knowledgeable vet is also important to have.
http://www.glidercentral.net/links/pages/Vets_Database/index.html#
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Help with Handling - 01/02/08 04:52 PM
We are in the process of introducing the BML diet. I am still getting all the ingredients. She is currently eating baby food, cottage cheese, yogurt and fruits. Can she eat blueberries. I am so afraid to give her something that she should not have. We have had her for about a week now and she seems to be adjusting to her cage. She has a wheel in her cage, some branches, a zippered pouch, a hammock, and some toys I ordered online that have bells. Her cage is about 3 feet high and w feet wide and deep.
Posted By: melek007
Re: Help with Handling - 01/02/08 05:04 PM
Sounds good. You may want to take the cottage cheese from her diet though. Gliders don't handle cheese too well. Blueberries are fine.
Here's a list of safe fruits and vegetables.
http://www.kryskritters.com/SafeFruitsVeggies.html
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Help with Handling - 01/02/08 05:38 PM
What is your opinion on having just one glider? Most everything I have read says to have a pair. I would really like to work with just the one but want to do what is best for her. This is my son's pet and he thinks she should have a play mate. Also as far as the bonding process goes, will she bond to more than one person? Should I not handle her until she is bonded with him or is it ok for both of us to bond with her?
Posted By: kthiessen
Re: Help with Handling - 01/02/08 07:30 PM
Hi & Welcome to GliderCENTRAL!
Posted By: melek007
Re: Help with Handling - 01/03/08 08:36 PM
I strongly believe that gliders should be kept in at least pairs. This is from personal experience and from what others have said. Also, in the wild they live in colonies. It would be very odd for a glider to be solo.
Gliders have such big hearts, and with consistency from you, will accept you into the colony. The only thing that hinders bonding is you not spending enough time with them.
Into the Bonding Pit -
http://www.sugargliders.org/modules.php?...r=0&thold=0Bonding With Your Glider -
http://www.freewebs.com/critterkisses/bonding.htm Introducing 2 Gliders -
http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/tips/intros.htmlHow do I go about introducing new sugar gliders? -
http://www.sugar-gliders.com/glidervet-5.htm#intro
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Help with Handling - 01/04/08 10:50 PM
Another glider will make yours alot happier
Posted By: tammyangel
Re: Help with Handling - 01/04/08 10:55 PM
Welcome to gc and sounds like your doing a good job but I would suggest getting a cage mate too.I have fed mine cottage cheese on occasion not as a big thing in their diet without any problems what so ever but only as a treat.And it will take a little time to get her to bond with you so be patient.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Help with Handling - 01/07/08 12:04 AM
When I first got my two, I sometimes wished I only had one, but I stand true to what everyone else has said. Having two is a lot better on your suggie and you. While spending mucho time with your glider is great, it is really nice to have someone to play with at night when mommy is fast asleep. Single gliders require so much time and attention and then still some have the need for a friend.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Help with Handling - 01/07/08 12:11 AM
Welcome to GC
I have also found my gliders to be much happier with a buddy. Our wildest little guy mellowed out quite a bit when we got him a more well-adjusted, relaxed girlfriend
What you are describing is not abnormal at all; your glider is just new and frightened. Having another glider buddy can sometimes help relax your furbutt even more though.