Cage
Type: Bird or Small Animal Cage
Dimensions: 30” T x 20” W or Larger
Bar Spacing: ½ inch or smaller (Cannot fit thumb through the bars)
Material: Metal with coating that is safe for small animals that will not chip or rust
Tray: Pull out bottom tray for waste - easy cleaning (Metal is the best as the plastic trays will break and are difficult to replace)
Door: At least 1 large door on cage to get the sugar glider/pouch in and out of the cage easy
Websites: http://www.ebay.com/, any online or local pet store
Price: $45.00 to $500.00
Cage Cleaning
You can use Dawn dish soap on the cage and trays. Just ensure you rinse all the soap off so they do not ingest any of it. Sprinkle baking soda on the trays of your cage to help with some of the smell from their feces and food they drop. You can use regular detergent for washing the pouches or other items in the cage. Dryer sheets are ok to use as well.
Wheel
The wheel must be designed so their tail cannot get caught. We use the raptor wheel for our gliders but have used other wheels. The raptor wheel is a little more expense but creates hardly any noise compared to other wheels on the market and is one of the easier wheels to clean. For some wheels you can purchase sand paper inserts that can help keep nails trimmed.
Pouch
Websites: ebay.com; etsy.com
Prices: $6.00 to $15.00
Specifics: Material that will not snag on their nails, washable, no visible seams
I would suggest you have a minimum of two pouches. That way you can rotate them for cleaning. You will receive 1 pouch with your Sugar Glider.
Bonding Pouch
Websites: ebay.com, Esty.comPrices: $10.00 to $20.00
Specifics: Closes w/ zipper, mesh insert, material that will not snag nails, washable, no visible seams
A bonding pouch is used to securely carry your Sugar Glider around with you without the risk of them getting away from you and getting lost or hurt. It also helps the Glider get use to you in the beginning as Sugar Gliders recognize you primarily by scent.
Toys
Websites: Any
Prices: $2.00 to $15.00
Specifics: Plastic, washable, can hang from cage
Sugar Gliders love to play with toys. You should have a few of them in their cage and switch them out periodically as they will get board. They like to chew on everything so make sure it is not made with a material that they can bite pieces off or pull pieces off and eat them. If you get a toy that they might be able to get pieces off and eat them make sure you monitor your Sugar Glider when they are playing with it. You can use rings in the baby section at Walmart that have an opening on one side to hang toys in the cage. Another thing we use is plastic chain going to and from different parts of the cage they can climb on.
Food Bowls
Stores: PetSmart; Online
Prices: $6.00 - $10.00
Quantity: 1
Material: Plastic or Stainless steel
Specifics: Securely attaches to the side of the cage
All their food can be mixed together in 1 bowl for feeding. You can also purchase 2 and use one bowl for fruits and vegetables and the second bowl for the BML or dry food.
Water Bottle
Stores: PetSmart; Walmart; Online
Type: Hamster or other small animal
Prices: $4.00 to $6.00
Specifics: Securely attaches to the side of the cage
It is best to give your Sugar Glider bottled water as chlorine can be poisonous to them.
Treats
Meal Worms: Wild Bird Store (Near Pinnacle Mall - Shopping Center with Five Guys) $7.00 for 500
Yogurt: Any flavor
Apple Sauce: Store Bought
Bread: No seasoning
Meat: No seasoning
Do not feed your Sugar Glider any dairy products except for yogurt. Treats should only be give once or twice a day. Sugar Gliders can become obese. They will eat just about anything you give to them and if you get near their cage will beg for food.
Local Veterinarian
St. Francis Animal Hospital
121 Virginia Street
Springdale, AR
479-751-8060
Attached is the care/shopping list you can download and print. The document also includes the information from the diet page.
Type: Bird or Small Animal Cage
Dimensions: 30” T x 20” W or Larger
Bar Spacing: ½ inch or smaller (Cannot fit thumb through the bars)
Material: Metal with coating that is safe for small animals that will not chip or rust
Tray: Pull out bottom tray for waste - easy cleaning (Metal is the best as the plastic trays will break and are difficult to replace)
Door: At least 1 large door on cage to get the sugar glider/pouch in and out of the cage easy
Websites: http://www.ebay.com/, any online or local pet store
Price: $45.00 to $500.00
Cage Cleaning
You can use Dawn dish soap on the cage and trays. Just ensure you rinse all the soap off so they do not ingest any of it. Sprinkle baking soda on the trays of your cage to help with some of the smell from their feces and food they drop. You can use regular detergent for washing the pouches or other items in the cage. Dryer sheets are ok to use as well.
Wheel
The wheel must be designed so their tail cannot get caught. We use the raptor wheel for our gliders but have used other wheels. The raptor wheel is a little more expense but creates hardly any noise compared to other wheels on the market and is one of the easier wheels to clean. For some wheels you can purchase sand paper inserts that can help keep nails trimmed.
Pouch
Websites: ebay.com; etsy.com
Prices: $6.00 to $15.00
Specifics: Material that will not snag on their nails, washable, no visible seams
I would suggest you have a minimum of two pouches. That way you can rotate them for cleaning. You will receive 1 pouch with your Sugar Glider.
Bonding Pouch
Websites: ebay.com, Esty.comPrices: $10.00 to $20.00
Specifics: Closes w/ zipper, mesh insert, material that will not snag nails, washable, no visible seams
A bonding pouch is used to securely carry your Sugar Glider around with you without the risk of them getting away from you and getting lost or hurt. It also helps the Glider get use to you in the beginning as Sugar Gliders recognize you primarily by scent.
Toys
Websites: Any
Prices: $2.00 to $15.00
Specifics: Plastic, washable, can hang from cage
Sugar Gliders love to play with toys. You should have a few of them in their cage and switch them out periodically as they will get board. They like to chew on everything so make sure it is not made with a material that they can bite pieces off or pull pieces off and eat them. If you get a toy that they might be able to get pieces off and eat them make sure you monitor your Sugar Glider when they are playing with it. You can use rings in the baby section at Walmart that have an opening on one side to hang toys in the cage. Another thing we use is plastic chain going to and from different parts of the cage they can climb on.
Food Bowls
Stores: PetSmart; Online
Prices: $6.00 - $10.00
Quantity: 1
Material: Plastic or Stainless steel
Specifics: Securely attaches to the side of the cage
All their food can be mixed together in 1 bowl for feeding. You can also purchase 2 and use one bowl for fruits and vegetables and the second bowl for the BML or dry food.
Water Bottle
Stores: PetSmart; Walmart; Online
Type: Hamster or other small animal
Prices: $4.00 to $6.00
Specifics: Securely attaches to the side of the cage
It is best to give your Sugar Glider bottled water as chlorine can be poisonous to them.
Treats
Meal Worms: Wild Bird Store (Near Pinnacle Mall - Shopping Center with Five Guys) $7.00 for 500
Yogurt: Any flavor
Apple Sauce: Store Bought
Bread: No seasoning
Meat: No seasoning
Do not feed your Sugar Glider any dairy products except for yogurt. Treats should only be give once or twice a day. Sugar Gliders can become obese. They will eat just about anything you give to them and if you get near their cage will beg for food.
Local Veterinarian
St. Francis Animal Hospital
121 Virginia Street
Springdale, AR
479-751-8060
Attached is the care/shopping list you can download and print. The document also includes the information from the diet page.
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