Winter is upon us and if it's going to continue with the kind of cruel weather we've had so far then we need to be prepared to make sure our gliders survive.
The obvious answer is turn the heating up but thanks to the greedy gas companies raising their prices despite huge profits, it is now ridiculously expensive to do that. And let's face it, sometimes it's not possible because heating packs in! So I thought it would be useful to have a thread with hints and tips for keeping your suggies warm.
Over winter I increase their food, I personally don't think it matters too much if they are carrying a
little extra weight over winter (not so they are obese though!).
Add oatmeal to their fruit/veg mix, and I also add cooked pasta (on alternative nights).
Add Agave Nectar to their food to keep energy levels up
(recommended by Bert aka Rakuen)Leave them something in the cage all day like cat biscuits or Insectivore Fare
Cover the cage with a sheet to keep the draughts out
Put extra fleece or shredded paper in the cage so they can build a cosy nest
Invest in a
Snugglesafe Heating PadMake sure you have the necessary supplies in case you do find your suggie unconscious because of the cold and read
this thread.
Any other suggestions/recommendations?
