Fruits and vegetables form an integral part of a sugar glider diet. This is so because even in the wild, contrary to the popular belief, sugar gliders are not carnivores - they are omnivores. (Read my post on other Sugar glider myths). Thus sugar gliders do eat fruits and vegetables on their own in the wild too.
Your little pets will probably love some fruits and not others. They are just like us in this respect. It is hard to predict what your particular sugar glider will like. Thus I don't want to prescribe a general formula for the diet of your sugar glider consisting of fruits and vegetables.
It is important to note how much of fruits and vegetables to be fed to a sugar glider. This is an important consideration because you want your sugar glider diet to be a balanced diet. As a general rule, fruits and vegetables should not form the staple food of your pet.
The quantity is thus an important factor while determining the right fruits for your sugar glider. Here is a general guideline: For an average adult sugar glider, 1/15th of an apple piece per day should be a good indication.
(photo credit: petlifefamily.com)There are many reasons why the diet of your sugar glider should not be made of just fruits and vegetables. Firstly, they will not get all their nutrients. Secondly, they are omnivores and need some meat as well. Thirdly, meat products usually help with growth much better than fruits and vegetables.
For your sugar glider diet, here are some recommended fruits:
- Apples
- Sweet potato
- Pear
- Watermelon
- Carrot
- Oranges
- Cherries
- Grapes
You need to ensure that the fruits are well washed before feeding them to your sugar glider. This is important because your pet will not be as resistant as you to the pesticides and other chemicals. If possible, you can try to practice organic gardening and grow some fruits on your own but this is not always feasible.
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