Yeah, I also dunno why they don't really read up the 1st page... Since we compiled it from various sources, it's as pack as can be already...

I find that putting actual safe tree branches is good lar, cuz right now the Hibiscus branch that I put in their cage is one of their fav perching and climbing place, plus I can see a lot of stripped bark around

It's good to know they have something safe to chew/rip/strip now...

Last time Iggy used to try and chew the cage bars


KP

Yeah, took me quite a while to complete it too... Read summore, edit... Read lagi, found something else to edit... Haha...

If your neighbour's Hibiscus is a lot and bushy, you can take some, sure won't notice one

My mum-in-law's is quite a lot, got some big trunks at the bottom too... I take the medium size one first, with lotsa small branches at the top When balik kampung again, sure gotta get summore

I think if can get Guava branches would be nicer, but there's no Guava tree there... Rose apple(Jambu air) tree ada lar, but I dunno can or not...

When I was back in kampung, felt like letting my suggies outdoors, you know let them climb up some trees, hang around or glide around a bit... BUT... Ofcourse I'm worried they won't come back, so I didn't... Very tempted to do so, cuz I like seeing the squirrels climb and jump about the tress there...


KP

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Added on November 2, 2007, 12:41 pmHun,

Looked up on the Sunseed Quicko Food tu, well, it is available online and in the US definitely, but there is no recommendation or even reviews on the product...

I think the main reason PS brings in that food is because it is cheap. The price is definitely cheaper than those recommended ones and I presume buying in bulk they'll get it even cheaper...

Why lar they can bring in something proper


KP

This post has been edited by krynzpeaches: Nov 2 2007, 12:41 PM

Thanks so much Ryo' for being the detective and taking those pictures

From the tree trunk, it does look like eucalyptus tree cuz eucalyptus tree trunk has all those patches and sometimes in watercolor like colors.

I think the ultimate test would be to break some fresh leaves and give it a sniff... If it smells like one, then it definitely is eucalyptus!

If they have chopped down some, where do they throw the trunk and branches? Mebbe I can go salvage some, haha

Btw, where is your apartment?

Good work!


KP

Haha, no worries

Eucalyptus is famous for it's essential oil, it is good to help relieve stuffy nose and cold. I think the best I can explain how it smells is that it kinda has a smell like "minyak angin" Hahaha

Aihhh, if they throw it nearby kan easy to collect

Ohh, your place is in Cheras... So out of my way, but if I happen to be there, I would definitely look out for the tree!

Thanks!


KP

Ahhhhh, then it's definitely Eucalyptus!

Seems like it can be found around here... But it's all in public places, how to cut-off some


KP

Judging from the picture that Ryo' took and by the smell of the leaf that he said, sounds pretty much like it

Hmm, I will see if I can go there lor... Not very near to me, haha...


KP

Left only one tree?

Wah, we must all go and attack it before they chop it down too!





Yes, underage joey whom did not get enough of their mother's milk grows lesser than the ones which gets enough of their mother's milk.

Not getting enough of their mother's milk also means that they lack of the necessary nutrient and will have shorter lifespan (lesser than the average lifespan).

That is why we stress on getting a joey of the right age and has gotten the right amount nutrition, care and fully weaned from their parents.





Haha, CFP has answered you there

We marah because we care



Ofcourse, you will need a lot more time to bond with him.

Do not expect him to bond with you over night. With the right way it can be as fast as 2 weeks or up to months(if not so the right way...)

Patience and persistance is the key!

Anyway, welcome!



When my first glider jumped back to me on his will or when I coax him to, it is worth all the hard times, crabbings and bites!



Aiii, please don't feed your glider Quicko pallet, there is no proper recommendation on the food itself, plus the ingredients make you wonder the whole way...

The reason why that food is brought in here is because it is cheaper than those recommended ones.

You can refer to my diet write-up in the 1st page for all the information on glider diet and even a whole list of fruits that you can try plus some remarks about it

Good luck!


KP

Haha, if the journey is during her sleep time, sure comfortable one

Mine has traveled further than Perak wor, haha

Ack, both my suggies are hiding in my shirt... In the back summore


KP

A 2 year old glider that has not had his nails trimmed can definitely leave a lot of puncture holes. I pray that he is not a big fella, or else it would definitely hurt a lot

Nail trimming has been discussed previously and there are some websites offering detailed guides on how to do the nail trimming.

However, I shall refresh everyone's memory again.

1st and foremost it is best to trim your suggies nail while they are sleeping or half asleep. You can slowly pick up their little feet and do your job easily. But if your suggie is a light sleeper, then you will need time to gain their trust by often playing or massaging their little feet

All you need to trim is the very sharp tip of their nail, not too much as they have a blood vein running in their upper nail just like cats do. Plus trimming too much can cause difficulty climbing or grabbing onto you.

Here's a closer picture guide of where to cut courtesy from petsugargliders.com



Another thing to keep in mind is that you must have a firm hold on your suggies feet to avoid any accidents if they pull back and everything must be done as quickly and as swiftly possible

Ohh, and "gutload your mealworms" means that you must "feed" the mealworms first. This is because the mealworms that you buy are not feed properly and contains very little nutrition/benefit for your suggie. Gutload/feed your mealworms with fresh vege/carrots and you can add supplements to them if you have it. Never gutload/feed your mealworms with something watery or easy to rot like fruits and such. Any excessive vege/carrots must be removed after leaving them overnight. Then replace those fresh vege/carrots with an oatmeal bedding.


KP

This post has been edited by krynzpeaches: Nov 6 2007, 09:47 AM

No idea what they mean by Nutrient Food.

But it is a wrong info lah

It is suppose to be 70% fruits and vege (which ofcourse is full of nutrition) and the balance 30% is protein which can consist of/come from meal worms, crickets, boiled eggs and boiled white chicken meat.

Sugar gliders mainly eat fruits and tree saps/manna in the wild, thus 70% of their diet must come from fruits...

They like sweet tasting substance, thus the name "Sugar glider".

It is sad that most of our local pet shop gives out wrong information about sugar glider diet.


KP

Yeah, I pm'ed you about the Quicko already right? Cuz I searched for it too, but no proven or good recommendation at all.

Dull fur and lanky body?

Eii, don wan lah... I want my suggies fat-fat one!

See, even something as basic as fruits are better than those stupid pallets...

I'm trying hard to fatten up my suggies, even giving them extra mealworms... But Iggy doesn't seem to gain weight, only Luna seems chubbier... Mebbe cuz Iggy is more active perhaps...


KP

If just chewing or nibbling is fine, but biting would be a problem...

Try telling him "NO"...

Wahhh, how he put everything in his mouth one? Sounds like a little boy ley

Haha, then have to trim his nails ler

Today hopefully I can make it lar, I will show you how to trim the nails personally


KP

Haha, that's normal.

Most suggies will poo or pee the first few minutes when they're out or woke up.

Some suggies will poo or pee cuz they're scared or not used to people.

Normal poops are easy to clean cuz they're solid, just pick up and throw away, but those not so normal poops and pee is a bit of a hassle to clean if you need to run to work


KP

Hmm, the mix amount you are feeding now is fine already. The mealworm amount also fine.

Must try and make him eat fruits, it's for his own good too



Yeah, DEFINITELY

They're my little bundle of joy



1st page got all the packed info a person can ever ask to digest, as well as all the link reference and there's also one at my siggy

Go, go, and indulge yourself in the suggie world of knowledge!



Who dat?

Dakota?





Take a pix of his bushy tail

I'm sure a lot of people will jelous one

Haha



Maybe one day when the time is right and you're ready, you'll get one

I'm glad you did your research and ask yourself first

For the time being, you are always welcome to babysit or meet all of our suggies


KP

Haha, I see...

But still looks small...

She/he has the innocent eye look, ofcourse lah Reanne kana poison


KP

Ohh, forgot to share...

Iggy has no balding problem anymore

The yellow patch on his chest also is getting lesser and lesser

Without anymore balding, Iggy is getting handsome-r by day

But he still does his marking action from time to time Although no marking substance are left I think he's just used to it.

Overall, yeah, it takes about 1 month plus for the hormones to totally gone

Ohh, and his cage area doesn't smell of his marking scent anymore, just poo smell and slowly rotting fruit smell, hahaha


KP

ps - His pix in my avatar is the latest, see, no more bald!

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Added on November 9, 2007, 10:36 am

OMG, have you ever seen a video of glider named "momonga" on youtube?

The one where the owner gives it a massage?

Damn cute!

Momonga the glider loves to being rubbed/massaged just like a cat! On the tummy area and under the neck...

In the video, Momonga was on her back and the owner massage-massage till the head was so tilted back like so enjoying it...

I'll try look for the video link

You should see it, I was damn jelous! Like why my glider don't do that

Haha.


KP


This post has been edited by krynzpeaches: Nov 9 2007, 10:36 AM

Haha, that's cuteee!

She's still small, she doesn't know how to balance yet

Btw, here the video I was talking about... I feel so geram everytime watching it, damn irresistible!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XiGwvpl2e8


KP

*sighhh, I dunno how to link youtube direct sorry*

This post has been edited by krynzpeaches: Nov 9 2007, 08:39 PM

Broken_String,

Thanks for linking the video



You're Welcome!



Not all gliders can do like that... That is sure one super-duper tamed glider...

Hmm, I'm not sure if we should or can be cleaning glider's ear... I've never done it when I had only 1 glider before... He seems to be able to groom himself...



That's not a problem, he loves to do that Hide in your clothes whichever area he can

The geli part, you'll get used to it in time.

Nail trimming is best done once everyweek or once every 2 weeks.



Hi & Welcome!



Hi sense_less,

I have not forgotten about it

Will PM you once I get the confirmed price



Like Hun said, bonding take time and will not happen overnight or a week...

During active period any glider will less likely to stick to you, they would want to explore or glide or climb around... What makes them bonded to you is that if they will occasionally jump back to you or come to you when you coax/call him

This takes a lot of time and practise

Normally during daytime/their sleep time, they'd be sticking to you like glue



The few suggie owners I know from Penang, got their glider from KL too...

The other one that got from Penang itself was seriously under aged...



Drop it at my apartment!!!

Hahaha



Depends, some mommies will feel freer thus more active, some will just become like normal

No 2 gliders are alike remember

Being more active is not something worrying I would say


KP

Haha, Hi there

Yeah, saw you on the hedgie thread

Sure, if you are able to meet up with any of us, you sure can play with them(tho mind you, they might just wanna sleep )


KP

Haha, I think half of the glider owners here are still students

It's also a matter of time and attention. A glider needs a lot of those compared to a hedgie.

Haha, some gliders you can't simply touch, unless you know they are used to or friendly to other people. Like my male glider lah, there a way to approach him or touch him, if you got it wrong, he might just bite you

Meet?

Haha, I dunno, mebbe when we have glider gathering or whenever I go out shopping with my gliders


KP