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Subject: Re: more ? on leadbeaters
Posted by Cynthia on December 29, 1998 at 00:53:32:

In Reply to: more ? on leadbeaters posted by Ronda on December 28, 1998 at 17:07:55:

: ok I can't find Gerber juice with yoguart in it, so any juice ok?

When I do make up a batch of the leadbeaters I use apple juice. I would avoid dairy products altogether since they are linked with cataracts in gliders. It is not the lactose as we first thought but they lack the enzime necessary to metabolize galactinaze so buying lactose free products does not help.
Will Rep-Cal Herptivite multivitamin work?

This is made for reptiles not gliders and yes repcal with D3 can provide too much calcium which can be fatal to your gliders.

: With the eggs in shells will this be to much calcium.
: Can one research until we are completly confused and dazed?

You bet!!! But keep it up anyway.

: Do they like wax worms, or more like are wax worms good for them?

Most gliders love wax worms but they are high in fat content and like dairy too much fat in the diet can lead to fat deposits in the eyes that will blind your glider just as cataracts will so it is advised to keep fats restricted. You could offer them wax worms now and then but I wouldn't give many or give them often.

I have tried the sample of Briskeys pellets, but it doesn't seem to be a big hit.
: Sorry to be going over the same subject all the time. I just want to do the best for the little family.

Do not apologize. We all want what is best for our gliders. Best of luck to you!!

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