Since they are omnivores, they like many different types of food, including meat. Some of the foods that Sugar Gliders, in general, seem to enjoy include, but are NOT limited to:

Apples, applesauce (baby food formula only), apricots, bananas, berries, bread, cantaloupe, carrots, cherries, corn, dates, nuts, eggs, figs, grapes, honey, molasses, insects, lettuce (romaine or leaf only, Head or Iceberg can cause diarrhea), mealworms, meats (low-fat turkey, boiled, skinless chicken, and feeder mice), melons, nuts (assorted, unsalted, and raw), oranges, papaya, peaches (not pits, they are toxic), peanut butter, pears, pineapple, plums, straight fruit juices, raisins, strawberries, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes.

I do not suggest broccoli cauliflower or cabbage due to gas producing properties once ingested, no one likes to be gassy, ​​even Sugar Gliders.

One of the things that might work well for you is to have a few different containers and chop different fruits and vegetables in each until they are full. Then all you have to do each night is open the containers you want to feed from and cut out a few of the pieces you want to feed. I would like to add here that I consider it cruel not to feed some kind of insect (at least) during the week. In the wild, they will eat fruits and animals and should not be denied that while in captivity. It doesn’t have to be done every day, but it should be done often.

Sugar Gliders can gain weight more easily in captivity due to the lack of movement they would experience in the wild. Babies born to overweight parents can sometimes be born blind or have vision problems caused by fatty deposits in the eyes. This can be corrected with a controlled diet and measuring the weight with a small scale. One of the things that helps cause this condition is feeding him lots of nuts, which are high in protein and fat. To reduce your weight you need to reduce your fat and protein and try to increase your exercise. It may take a few weeks to lose weight.

Don’t get frustrated trying to feed your pet. They are peculiar with their diet, in that they may willingly accept a food for a few days and then not eat the same thing after a week and then eat it the following week. The bottom line is that everyone has their own personality and tastes, and it will take time to figure out what they like. You may find it easier to go to your local grocery store and buy a bag of frozen mixed vegetables and use them alongside fresh fruit. You should also make sure your Sugar Glider has fresh water every day. Please note that tap water may not be the best as it is usually treated with chemicals to clean the water.

A couple of suggestions I would make regarding any type of feeding bowls would be that you should at least have a bowl that doesn’t tip or spill easily. Most sugar gliders will tend to climb onto the bowl and perch on the edge of the bowl. If the bowl is not heavy enough to support your weight, it will tip over and the food will spill out causing a mess or creating a situation where the food falls through the bottom of the age and the Sugar Glider will not be able to eat. Another suggestion that has worked well for me is to have a type of feeder that hangs on the side of the cage. I have done this because as the Sugar Glider climbs around the cage it will excrete and the droppings will fall to the bottom of the cage hitting everything in its path including the food bowl. My feeders are located at the top of the cage with enough room for a Sugar Glider to sit, on the edge, without being uncomfortable while eating. This prevents them from climbing over the food (most of the time) and reduces the chance of them getting dirty in the food.

A sample Glider formula that works well is as follows:

Adult formula:

• 4-8 ounces of applesauce
• 1/2 cup dry Gerber cereal (for protein)
• 1/4 cup of rice
• 1/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
• 4 ounces of isomil or secure more
• Apple or orange juice to make soup

Puree in blender until liquid forms and place in ice cube trays and freeze and feed 1-2 times per week. Take one out for morning feeding and one for evening feeding. Discard after 5 hours. It’s also a good idea to offer them some type of solid food, as this will help keep their teeth and gums clean and healthy.

Some people suggest feeding it once a day in the evening, while others will do it twice a day. Which method you choose should depend on your Sugar Gliders. Are you still hungry in the morning? Feed them a small amount in the morning or give them a little more at night. If I give mine too much food they tend to mess up their cage so I feed them less at each feeding but feed them twice a day. Try mixing up a few things that your Sugar Glider likes and are good for him, mix them up and freeze them. You can get a couple of ice cube trays quite cheaply and use them for freezing.