Homemade Sugar Glider Diets: What You Need to Know

Sugar gliders are unique little marsupials with very specific nutritional needs. While there are many diet options available, some owners prefer preparing homemade diets to give their gliders a fresh and balanced variety. Two of the most well-known recipes are the Exotic Nutrition Fresh (ENF) Diet and Bourbon’s Modified Leadbeater (BML) Diet.

The Exotic Nutrition Fresh (ENF) Diet

This recipe is designed to provide a balanced blend of fruits, vegetables, protein, and supplements:

• 10 oz vegetables with a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio (fresh or Garden Fresh Re-Hydrate)

• 5 oz fruit with a balanced Ca:P ratio (fresh or Garden Fresh Re-Hydrate)

• 5 oz protein (2 large eggs or 5 oz chicken)

• 1 tsp bee pollen

• 1 tsp acacia gum

• 1 tsp Glider-Cal (calcium powder)

• 1/4 cup water

Blend all ingredients, then serve alongside a pellet or kibble such as Glider Essential for complete daily nutrition.

The BML (Bourbon’s Modified Leadbeater) Diet

Another widely used sugar glider diet is BML, which combines simple ingredients with added vitamins and calcium:

• 1/4 cup apple juice

• 1/2 cup honey (do not use raw or unfiltered)

• 1 egg

• 4 oz Gerber Yogurt Juice Blend (or 2 oz yogurt + 2 oz fruit juice)

• 1 tsp Rep-Cal Herpivite (blue label)

• 2 tsp Rep-Cal Calcium (pink label)

• 5 oz chicken baby food

• 1/4 cup wheat germ

• 1/2 cup dry baby cereal

Blend everything thoroughly, then serve with fresh fruits and vegetables on the side.

Choosing the Right Diet for Your Glider

Both of these recipes can be excellent options if prepared correctly and consistently. The key is maintaining a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio and always serving the diet alongside fresh produce and a quality pellet food. Supplements like Glider-Cal, Rep-Cal Herpivite, and Rep-Cal Calcium help ensure sugar gliders get the vitamins and minerals they need for long-term health.

At Exotic Nutrition, we make it easy to give your sugar glider the best care possible by offering all of the essential foods and supplements you’ll need in one place.