08/09/2026
Lets talk diets. I currently feed the TPG diet. I get the vitamins from Thepetglider.com they are under the nutrition tab on the website.
The Pet Glider (TPG) Fresh Diet is a popular, balanced staple mixture designed to provide sugar gliders with essential vitamins, minerals, and proteins.
The recipe is batch-prepared, frozen into single-serving portions, and served nightly alongside a mandatory daily multivitamin/calcium supplement.
The TPG Diet Batch Recipe
1. Core Ingredients
* 2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Fruit (2–4 varieties, finely chopped or blended)
* Popular choices: Papayas, apples, mangos, berries, cantaloupe, peaches, or oranges. (Never use rhubarb).
* 2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Vegetables (2–4 varieties, finely chopped or blended)
* Popular choices: Sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, kale, squash, or bell peppers. (Never use garlic, onions, or leeks).
* 6–8 oz Cooked Protein
* Unseasoned boiled chicken, cooked ground turkey, or plain scrambled eggs. (Avoid beef or pork due to high fat content).
* 32 oz Unsweetened Applesauce
* 6–8 oz Plain, Whole-Milk Yogurt (no artificial sweeteners)
* 6 Tbsp Orange Juice Concentrate (preferably calcium-fortified)
* 6–8 Tbsp Uncooked Rolled Oats (5-minute oats; acts as a fiber/binder)
* 1–2 Tbsp Ground Wheat Germ or Flax Seed (optional fiber boost)
Preparation Steps
1. Cook & Chop
Prepare ingredients safely
Cook your chosen protein thoroughly without any oils, butter, salt, or seasonings. Finely chop or pulse the fruit, vegetables, and cooked protein in a food processor so gliders can't pick out single items.
2. Combine Liquid & Soft Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, plain yogurt, orange juice concentrate, chopped fruits, chopped vegetables, and protein. Mix thoroughly.
3. Adjust Consistency with Oatmeal
Gradually stir in the uncooked oatmeal. The mixture should reach a consistency similar to cake batter—not too runny and not overly dry.
4. Portion and Freeze
Spoon the mixture into ice cube trays (roughly 1.5 to 2 tablespoons per well) or small freezer-safe containers. Freeze until solid. Once frozen, pop the cubes into a freezer bag for storage.
Daily Serving Instructions
* Portion: Serve 1 cube per sugar glider per night (thawed).
* Daily Vitamin Supplement (Crucial): Right before serving, sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of TPG Multivitamin with Calcium directly over each glider's daily portion.
> Note: Never mix the vitamin powder into the batch before freezing, as freezing degrades live probiotics and key nutrients in the vitamin mix. Keep the vitamin bottle refrigerated.
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* Fresh Water: Always keep fresh, filtered water accessible in their enclosure daily.
It sounds like alot but once you dial it in its easy. I make 4 batches and it lasts me about 1.5 months for 6 gliders.
