QUOTE(monkeydude5601 @ Aug 31 2009, 07:30 AM)
i gt a few questions. How many meal worms are given to the gliders a day? how much is the monthly cost to maintain these guys? Are the ready made salads like the ones you get at the supermarket ok to give to the gliders? Where can i get the essential glider's vitamin supplements? Is it true young sugar glider from about 8-12 weeks old need horizontal bar cages instead of vertical cause the vertical ones can harm them? And, lastly is it recommended to squeeze a glider as i read an article saying that it reminds them of the pouch thus relaxing them?
If someone could answer any of these questions it would be much appreciated
mealworms are given as treats and it shouldn't be given everyday.they are high in fat content.they are advised to alternate yogurt drops,crickets and mealworms as treats...i give on the average amount of 4-6 mealworms per treat..
for first timers as in to get the items and food..it cost RM700 as the basic cost for a pet glider...if u taking 2 at a time like me it can reach up to RM1000...for monthly cost it would be around RM20-80 per month depending on the items that u need..lets say u need to stock up on HPW so u need to spend more and 1 packet of HPW can last about 2 months plus...so u wont have to spend so much the following month...but u need to get fresh fruits and vege for them
Salad as in KFC coaslaw type?if it's tat it's a big NO NO...it contains mayonaise shouldn't be given to glider.if the fresh salads...most salad have salad dressings so it's not good either..it's better to give just plain vege..and to pick those fruits and vege with correct calcium and phosphorus ratio and take away the seeds is they have seeds.
essential vit supplements as in glider booster,glider cal?all those...in the forum u just type sugar glider supplements...then will pop up all the thread...Pet world(mid valley), petshack(sunway mentari), chubbypetsgarden(online), i think kp(online) also selling some supplements.If u talking about HPW, gliderSlurp, BML u can search in LYN forum to see the threads it's your choice to make which one u want
i also heard about the bars...i read tat it will disfigure the hands and legs if they use verticle bar..someone please clarify this...it makes sense in a way
the squeezing was discussed in past few pages
This post has been edited by yueyi5730: Aug 31 2009, 10:24 AM