09/08/2026
Sharing this start up list again for the new and prospective glider owners out there. Any time there’s an up tick in new inquiries I feel it’s always good to reshare this list.
When you work with me I do have some criteria that’s pretty basic- I’m pretty easy, it’s just about the animals at the end of the day, and that’s why we’re here, right? 🙂
1) Must have a cage set up with safe wheel, pouches, and at least 2-3 toys
2) Fill out app to collect basic info
3) Must feed a staple diet!
*I’m not a stickler that says “you must feed x diet”, but you need to feed an appropriate diet, if it’s tpg, gohpw, bml, or Ohpw doesn’t matter, as long as your feeding an adequate diet.
4) Single joeys must have a buddy at home!
Those are the nonnegotiable points, the rest can be filled in, learned, and acquired. We can work from there. This list is a good start up list of things a new owner should have to be prepared for their new companions, keeping in mind the bare minimum necessities are priority.
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SUGAR GLIDER START UP LIST:
>> LARGE FLIGHT CAGE AT LEAST 3' X 2' X 2' WITH BAR SPACE OF 0.5" OR LESS
* EXOTIC NUTRITION MAKES GREAT CAGES, BUT CAGES ARE THE ONLY GLIDER SAFE PRODUCTS SOLD HERE!
>> EXERCISE WHEEL
* WWW.MYFREERUNNER.COM
>> GLIDER SAFE CAGE SET, TOYS, BONDING BAG
* APPROVED VENDORS FOR GLIDER SAFE ITEMS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmK6uYmiDzRM-7KRQ6Y1LANpz921BIUk/view?usp=drivesdk
>> WATER SILOS AND STAINLESS STEEL OR PORCELAIN DISHES
>> AT SOME POINT PURCHASE A KIT OR PUT TOGETHER A FIRST AID KIT FOR YOUR GLIDERS THAT CONTAINS ITEMS SUCH AS E COLLARS, SILICONE CUPCAKE MOLDS, LARGE STRAWS, CLIPPERS, GAUZE, VET WRAP, WOUND WASH, KY JELLY FOR PROLAPSES, TWEEZERS, CORN STARCH FOR A BLOOD STOP POWDER
EDUCATIONAL GROUPS FOR RELIABLE INFO:
SUGAR GLIDERS GROUPIES
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1191621064558876/
SUGGIE SLAVES
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1017145455308836/