In Reply to: HELP!!! just rescued 5 sick gliders posted by Elwin Bullard on March 14, 1999 at 15:46:01:

: and the single male seems to have the hind leg problem. He was being fed what looked like honeycomb and crackers. He does not know what a worm is for.

: I have put a dish of Brisky's in his cage with a bottle full of juice. Hubby is feeding juice mixed with the vitamins we use at supper time from a dropper and I am fixing to go get some glider-aide.

: The family(m,f,?,?) is in the same shape.

: Any advise on how to save these kids would be greatly appreciated.

: I guess Glider Adoptions just became a rescue.

Get to Pet Smart and buy a jar (pink label) of Rep-Cal/D-3
this is a calcium supplement containing vitamin D which
enables their body to absorb the calcium. Give them
a sprinkle in their food twice a week (hide it in applesauce
or other favorite food) Protein is also mandatory in the
form of mealworms about 10 for each glider a night. also
crickets (can be frozen) alternated with the mealworms.
Fresh fruit and frozen mixed veggies thawed in hot water
and drained well. Rotate the fruit for variety. Most
gliders don't like bananas but some do. Delicious apples
are a favorite as is cantalope. Glider Booster is a
good vitamin for gliders. if you cannot find it let me know
and I will send you some. Sprinkle this on lightly every
night.

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