Nutrition
In
the wild, sugar gliders have a wide variety of foods to choose
from. To be certain that your sugar gliders are getting what they
need, you must also provide variety. A multitude of foods and
proper vitamin supplements will contribute to a long life. While
many believe that a diet mixture of fruits is enough, IT IS NOT!!
Gliders are omnivorous, they must have more.
A proper mixture ratio of fruits & vegetables to protein is
between 50-55% fruits and veggies to 45-50% protein sources. It has been
observed that sugar glider in the will choose a diet higher (up to
75%) in protein if it is available.
It is
ESSENTIAL that you research all the diets and choosse the one that
works for you and your gliders. Please visit the Message Board for more
information on diet and nutrition, as this controversial topic has new
information all the time!
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