Sugar Glider Food Prep--How I make the TPG Diet

[@SarahJean0713]

Thank you I just got a sugar glider for the first time since childhood and I have been trying to make sure I'm feeding them best

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@AthenaKline]

This was awesome next part. Canny show what it look like when you actually feed them ty food and Vitamins on top ? Do you defrost them or put ice cube in their cage

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

I defrost then sprinkle vitamins on top and mix up.

[@lialorusso1887]

Made this and they both barely touched it! This should be a fun adventure 😵‍💫

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

If they aren't use to it, it may take a couple days. You can limit treats and extras in the meantime to encourage them to eat it. I also recommend making batches with other fruits and vegetables as well--sometimes there are specific fruits or veggies they aren't a fan of.

[@Cocobean_513]

Thanks this helped

[@danmiles2491]

I love ur food video we not find multi vitamin where can we find it all the pet stores in buffalo NY is out of stock please help me find e ty

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Thank you! The vitamins can only be purchased online. Here is the link: www.thepetglider.com/collections/sugar-glider-vitamins

[@Mrs_Capt_Kirk]

I see sites say carrots, berries, kale, etc aren’t good. Others say it’s ok. I’m so confused. 😭

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

I totally understand. Diet can be so confusing. Carrots, berries and kale are just fine. The key with TPG is to have a lot of variety and rotate your fruits, vegetables and proteins. Diets like BML are very strict with the fruits and vegetables you can use. Some diets advise against dark leafy greens such as kale because sugar gliders can't digest all the fibers in it. However, sugar gliders will chew the nutrients out of them then spit out the parts they can't digest, so they are fine to give. Here is a safe fruits and veggies list by the pet glider: www.thepetglider.com/blogs/suggie-info-posts/safe-fruits-vegetables?psafe_param=1&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwo9unBhBTEiwAipC1139j0Kus_lt4JqK1xl8MFAzpOr0QJeBYRYEPuiV6pt45LzWXkPeILRoCUvkQAvD_BwE

[@evecaliendo8760]

Yes I have a question for you I use the Ledbetter BML I think it’s called diet can I make the TPG and then make a batch of the Ledbetter an alternate with the with the different flavors like one day give them one and then the other day or give them a week of of the TPG and then give them the BLM food that I’m not new well I’m kind of new I have just one glider I lost my my female I’m looking for another glider if you know of anybody that does wants to rehome at all give a rehoming fee but I don’t buy gliders right now they’re expensive I always save my money for their food and four if they need to go to them if he needs to go to the vet he’s been neutered I got him through a vet and they got a little girl in the little boy through a vet so we just dump them in so they were both free free is fun I don’t believe in buying animals I rescue them so if you know of anybody that needs a glider rescue I’m available and I know that they can’t be in the same cage for a while so I do have two cages I have a traveling cage which is quite large and then I have a regular cage so I liked your your video was very informative and I’ll be watching you again and I will subscribe to you thank you😜

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Hello. Thanks for watching. I would not rotate between bml and tpg. I think that would be hard on their systems. Plus they require different vitamins. Either diet is good though.

[@marcgacayan5562]

Do you need to cook the veggies?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Not most of them. www.thepetglider.com/blogs/suggie-info-posts/safe-fruits-vegetables?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqs6lBhCxARIsAG8YcDiqwJsY3yruh6AsFj89T3dIOVjRJ7M7FO44NeIaWWBbDRTaETssEj4aAitPEALw_wcB

[@fox7378]

What's your thoughts on the SGS2 diet? If you've heard of it of course!

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

To be honest, I don't have any experience with it. My understanding is it is used a lot in Europe. I believe Awesome Suggie Mom uses it. I would check out her KZbin video on it for more information.

[@kellyporter4527]

The sgs2 diet is easy to make. Mine are on it.tgey love it! The bml & the tpg diet to me has WAY TO MUCH SUGAR !! & it can rot there teeth!!😒.

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

@@kellyporter4527 we give our babies some kibble and monkey biscuits that are great for dental health. I do definitely agree that a soft diet without anything crunch for their teeth can lead to tooth decay.

[@kellyporter4527]

Kibbles is not good! Monkey biscuits are great.😁

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

@@kellyporter4527 I agree that kibble on its own is not good. It does not have enough nutrition to be used exclusively. What I'm referring to is using a small amount (1/2 tsp-1tsp daily) as a supplement if they eat all their tpg and to use for dental health. That is healthy and recommended.

[@mmkk6336]

I got two suger gliders and i wanted to know if there is another recepies for this diat

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

There isn't another recipe for this diet, but there are a couple other good diets you could look up to see if you like them better--BML, Critter Love Complete or Original HPW

[@kellyporter4527]

Dont do the bml diet. It can rot there teeth!

[@Killjoy2140]

I found Icecube trays that measure 1 fluid ounce per cube. Is this a good option before I buy it?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

@Killjoy2140 each glider typically gets 1-1.5 TB of food

[@jella6423]

Hello i just want to ask how many eggs did u cooked?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

It depends on the size of egg. You will need to weigh them once cooked. However, approximately 6 eggs equals 8 ounces.

[@pt349]

Must to be use the concentrate orange juice?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

I think some people use regular orange juice (not concentrate) buy the recipe calls for concentrate. You would have to contact the folks at The Pet Glider for more questions.

[@Killjoy2140]

When you say defeost the food. U completely thaw it or put in microwave to defrost it partially? Also do you only feed them 1 cube each glider or 1 cube per 2 gliders

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

@Killjoy2140 I usually just let it sit out for a few minutes and it thaws. I cube each glider depending on the size of the cube.

[@HicksCornell]

9764 Jast Fords

[@christianbarrett9357]

Does it matter what kind of kibble I get?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

@christianbarrett9357 if using the tpg diet, they also have their own kibble that you can order.

[@JenniferSisco-w1r]

Do you feed them anything else along with the ice cube mixture?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

I do a small amount of kibble for dental health. Nothing else is required however--everything they need is mixed in the mix (plus the vitamins sprinkled on).

[@CassandraBarrett-vx3zi]

@@ColoradoSugarGliderswhat kibble do you use?

[@thabigeast]

I made Kale,green peppers,,dry oats,cooked chicken, pineapple, tangerine, banana, organic milk, they seem to love it but is kale good or bad for sugar Gliders?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

They aren't bad. I just wouldn't give darl leafy greens every day. The great thing about this diet is you can make multiple batches with different veggies and fruits to help them get a variety.

[@thabigeast]

@@ColoradoSugarGliders awesome thank you for the great advice!

[@robertsanchez9284]

Hi I recently saved and homes a baby glider he’s about to be a year old. I was wondering what to feed him it’s just him

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

This diet is good for him. You can find more information on the pet glider website.

[@veronicacarmona290]

I just need help I really don't know how to work with mine I just got it and really I'm going crazy cause I don't know what to do

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Just give it some time. I recommend giving it treats through the cage bars to build trust. Another great way to bond is to get a zipup Mosquito net tent and take him out in there and let him crawl on you. You can also carry his pouch around while he is sleeping to help bond and get him used to your smell. Does he have a sugar glider buddy? They are very social and will so much better with another sugar glider. Good luck. Remember every positive time you spend with them will increase their friendliness and trust.

[@kellyporter4527]

Get a bonding pouch . u wear it around ur neck or a bra pouch thats in ur shirt between ur boobs.lol and jus carry the glider around . it helps to bond. Put a peace of cooked chicken or a. Frozen yogart bit in the bonding pouch. & zip it up & carry the glider in that during the day.

[@amandajohnson2322]

i was woundering if im able to give each Sugar glider ice cube thingy full because i only have 2 gliders and i was just woundering

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Hello. It just depends on your gliders. I would try to give them 2 ice cubes and if they don't eat it all, then you can cut down.

[@mandisunshinez]

I am just so confused as far as the diet because I have been reading and reading and researching and reading and watching videos and everybody gives conflicting information. I hear that you can't give them brussel sprouts or you can't give them certain kinds of greens and then I hear that they can't have grapes and corn but then these things are all part of the TPG diet. What do I listen to? How do I know what's right? Then I heard not to give the vitamin that's in the bml diet. I wanted to do the bml diet and not the one with the kibble...

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

The bml diet is very strict. If you are using that then you need to follow their guidelines for fruits and veggies and use their vitamins. If you are using tpg then you can use any of the fruits and veggies they allow which is a lot more. They also have their own vitamin you need to use. So you need to just follow the guidelines of the diet you wish to use. They all have different vitamins and ingredients. Any of the staple diets are fine, just pick one that you think looks manageable to you and follow it's guidelines. Good luck.

[@savannahdodson2648]

Is there any alternative for the Greek yogurt?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

To be honest I'm not sure. I know the diet is very well researched and balanced, so deviating from it can cause issues. To know for sure though, you would have to reach out to the people at The Pet Glider. There are also other diets that have been well researched and are good for suggies, such as BML. They may not use yogurt.

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

A bit over the top me thinks, give them what they eat in there natural habitat, but i do understand you trying to be there mum.

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Unfortunately we cannot give them what they eat in the wild--they eat a large assortment of things not readily available. That is why these diets were created. Sugar gliders have very complex dietary needs. One of the leading causes of illness and death in sugar gliders is poor diet.

[@gabrielvivo3394]

I don’t understand why they need these special vitamins like the powder you said to use if when they’re in the wild they just eat whatever they find such as bugs or fruit. Why do we have to make such a complex meal? Genuinely wondering .

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Hello. Thanks for watching. They need vitamins because we can never completely replicate nature's diet. In the wild they eat more than bugs and fruit--they eat a lot of tree saps and gums, pollen and nectar that we just aren't able to provide them here. Nature's diets are perfectly balanced--it is difficult to replicate that. You will find that any good sugar glider diet requires vitamins. One of the primary health issues seen in domesticated sugar gliders is calcium deficiency which can lead to hind leg paralysis and ultimately death. As their owners, it's our job to help them live as healthy as possible.

[@pablocalvillo8921]

It you can buy pollen and honey/sap in food section at most grocery stores…. I’ve never had unhealthy or anything wrong with any of my 8 gliders so I disagree. They also have never got any sickness so yeah

[@GarciaKimberley]

4310 Bechtelar Street

[@lucamarr4447]

u are using frozen fruits and vegetables? seriusly? Follow this guide if u want sick gliders. very bad

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

@lucamarr4447 Frozen vegetables are perfectly ok. They dont have added ingredients--they are simply fruits and vegetables that have been frozen. You just shouldn't use canned veggies as they have added sodium.

[@cayleethompson2072]

can i do this food prep plus meal worms in their diet? how would you include the worms if so?

[@ColoradoSugarGliders]

Yes, you can include worms. Just give a couple as a treat separately.