Sugar Glider Community Calendar

Please click here to see larger view
Articles
More coming soon!!
Today's Birthdays
B1u3sky, StellaLuna
Member Spotlight
Hutch
Hutch
Belleville, IL
Posts: 1,482
Joined: November 2015
Show All Member Profiles 
Last 10 Posts
Gliders of the Round Table 10
by Feather. 03/27/24 07:04 PM
Logging in Problem
by Feather. 03/26/24 06:07 PM
Cloaca swollen?
by Hutch. 03/16/24 11:51 PM
Wheels, Toys, Toy supplies, pouches and more.
by Ladymagyver. 03/07/24 11:16 PM
Gliders of the Round Table 9
by Hutch. 03/07/24 10:52 PM
Stewie:" It's MY Mouse!"
by Hutch. 03/04/24 12:12 AM
2024 Sugar Glider Calendar and Cafe Press Store
by theresaw. 02/29/24 08:55 PM
Custom Cage Liners Machine Wash & Dry
by gr8pots. 02/27/24 04:23 PM
Google+

Facebook
Join Us On Facebook
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW #813622
07/29/09 10:02 AM
07/29/09 10:02 AM

S
sugarlover09
Unregistered
sugarlover09
Unregistered
S



hey guys, I am getting two gliders soon and have run into a question with the HPW. I have seen the recipe floating around saying 2 tsps of bee pollen are needed, but was told that the recipe in Peggy's book says only 1 tsp is needed. So my question is, Is it ok to do it either way or does it matter? I am confused

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813631
07/29/09 10:11 AM
07/29/09 10:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,013
Florida
Jaxsuggies Offline
Glider Guardian
Jaxsuggies  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,013
Florida
I have not seen Peggy's book, but anywhere you go it says 2 tablespoons.

Paula


Paula Donofrio-Williams
USDA and Florida Wildlife Licensed
www.firstcoastsuggies.com
904-707-8278
STOP MILL BREEDERS!
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Jaxsuggies] #813632
07/29/09 10:13 AM
07/29/09 10:13 AM

S
sugarlover09
Unregistered
sugarlover09
Unregistered
S



I meant to say tbs in my first post lol I was going to buy some starter kits from pamperedglider and her kits only come with 1 tbs cuz that's what it says in Peggy's book. So I was wondering if that was ok to do?

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813633
07/29/09 10:20 AM
07/29/09 10:20 AM
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,027
Iowa
Lindsay Offline
Glider Guardian
Lindsay  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,027
Iowa
Since I have a copy of Peggy's book on hand I just took a look and it does say 1 Tablespoon of Australian Bee Pollen in her book.

I also have seen the HPW recipe on several sites and they all say 2 Tablespoons I am sure.

Can anyone help out with the discrepancy?

Lindsay


Lindsay
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Lindsay] #813635
07/29/09 10:23 AM
07/29/09 10:23 AM

S
sugarlover09
Unregistered
sugarlover09
Unregistered
S



Thank you Lindsay I don't have her book so I wasn't able to check.

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813638
07/29/09 10:26 AM
07/29/09 10:26 AM

S
sugarlover09
Unregistered
sugarlover09
Unregistered
S



When I asked about the amount of bee pollen in the kits, sugeebaby said peggy's recipe calls for 1 tbs and that the extra bee pollen isn't being absorbed into the system and is causing a false reading at the vet. So I don't know what one to use?

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813645
07/29/09 10:38 AM
07/29/09 10:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,013
Florida
Jaxsuggies Offline
Glider Guardian
Jaxsuggies  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,013
Florida
Wowwww ... I really would like to kow too. I have always used 2 tablespoons.

I hope Peggy sees this and posts!!! I hate to be giving more than what is called for.

Paula


Paula Donofrio-Williams
USDA and Florida Wildlife Licensed
www.firstcoastsuggies.com
904-707-8278
STOP MILL BREEDERS!
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813646
07/29/09 10:41 AM
07/29/09 10:41 AM
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,645
Ohio
Guerita135 Offline
Glider Addict
Guerita135  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,645
Ohio
I'd suggest asking Peggy directly. Odds are, the diet probably has changed a bit since the book was published.


~Nicole~

Proudly enslaved by lots of silly suggies, 3 crazy kitties, a huffy hedgie, and a pretty puppy! grin
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813647
07/29/09 10:41 AM
07/29/09 10:41 AM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,276
usa
snowbabygliders Offline
Glider Guardian
snowbabygliders  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,276
usa
Two tablespoons is what the diet calls for as far as I know?? dunno. I havent seen peggy's book, but i do respect her and hope she can claryfy things here. However, the recipe/diet calls for the two tablespoons as far as I have seen it and used it myself. Whenever getting a fecal its easy to just confuse bee pollen with roundworm. I believe its the round worm that if looked at closely by a vet that knows you use bee pollen, that it will need to be accounted for. I think roundworm's difference from bee pollen, as they do look very similar on a fecal slide, is that roundworm has a more uniformed shape and has both an inner cell wall and an outer cell wall. Anyone correct me if i am wrong? I use what paula said as far as the recipe: 2 tablespoons of bee pollen, and I use the australian jarrah granules, blended of course. To me if you dont follow a diet according to its directions, you are in fact modifying said diet?? Peggy is right in saying it can cause false readings at the vets office, you just need to know IMO with your vet that you are gonna have to assess if its bee pollen you are seeing under the scope or in fact roundworm. I think even with one tablespoon IMO you still can run the chance of a fecal being a false positive. I'm not a vet so cant really answer any of these questions with much certainty as i'd like to. I make sure that my vet knows my diet and also make sure that he reads the fecals and not the techs, like most vet offices here do. No offense to vet techs here or anywhere, but when i get a fecal, I want the vet to look at it. I even dropped my past clinic because they were overcharging on fecals and wanted to charge me even more money for the vet to take a peek which is ridiculous to me. A vet tech can set it up and take a peek, but without vet confirmation, i dont feel comfortable with diagnosis.. dunno confused Peggy feel free to explain more, i am sure you published the bee pollen portion as one tbsp for a reason, , and like I said, I do respect your knowledge in the glider community and i'd love to hear your perspective on it dunno now i'm confused LOL.

Kristy

Last edited by kristy55303; 07/29/09 11:17 AM.


Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: snowbabygliders] #813651
07/29/09 10:46 AM
07/29/09 10:46 AM

S
sugarlover09
Unregistered
sugarlover09
Unregistered
S



I have sent a pm to Peggy asking her and telling her about the post

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813653
07/29/09 10:58 AM
07/29/09 10:58 AM

B
Beezer
Unregistered
Beezer
Unregistered
B



I'm about ready to make more HPW this weekend but I'll wait until we can sort this out - I'd hate to be OD'ing Junior, Frik and Frak

Sue
owned by &
mom to

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813721
07/29/09 01:22 PM
07/29/09 01:22 PM
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 16,800
St. Johns, Florida
Srlb Offline
Glideritis Anonymous
Srlb  Offline
Glideritis Anonymous

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 16,800
St. Johns, Florida
Here I Am wave

Yes, the Original and CORRECT way is to only feed ONE tablespoon of bee pollen in with the rest of the stuff.

Somewhere along the line, someone said two tablespoons of bee pollen and it just stuck...even I am guilty of it, yet I do only use one when I make my diets.

For those of you who do and have used two, it will NOT hurt your gliders so dont worry. They expel the excess but this just means that the bee pollen will last you longer.

Easy to get wrapped up and just go with the flow. Just goes to show you we are all guilty of it.

Hope this eases everyones minds.


Peggy
Critter Love
Critter Love� Diet Center

If you want to know what a person is like, watch how he treats others.

You'll never know what the outcome is if you don't step up and try.

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Srlb] #813723
07/29/09 01:26 PM
07/29/09 01:26 PM
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,027
Iowa
Lindsay Offline
Glider Guardian
Lindsay  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,027
Iowa
So it SHOULD be one Tablespoon, but if you are using two it won't hurt your glider.

Lindsay


Lindsay
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Lindsay] #813805
07/29/09 03:48 PM
07/29/09 03:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,276
usa
snowbabygliders Offline
Glider Guardian
snowbabygliders  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,276
usa
LOL peggy. thanks for the calrification. well saving money on bee pollen isnt a bad thing right? grin



Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: snowbabygliders] #813812
07/29/09 04:02 PM
07/29/09 04:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,013
Florida
Jaxsuggies Offline
Glider Guardian
Jaxsuggies  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,013
Florida
Thanks Peggy!!!

But I do believe that this issue should be brought up on ALL boards and messages sent to all breeders who have HPW listed on their websites. I, for one will be changing the recipe on my website.

Paula


Paula Donofrio-Williams
USDA and Florida Wildlife Licensed
www.firstcoastsuggies.com
904-707-8278
STOP MILL BREEDERS!
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Jaxsuggies] #813817
07/29/09 04:06 PM
07/29/09 04:06 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,402
Michigan
G
gliderma Offline
Serious Glideritis
gliderma  Offline
Serious Glideritis
G

Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,402
Michigan
I will also have to change it for my own use and on my web site. Just curious how this mistake got overlooked? I'm glad it isn't something to worry about, but wondering why it got changed?


Lynn Martel
616-272-4374
989-400-5686
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: gliderma] #813819
07/29/09 04:11 PM
07/29/09 04:11 PM

P
partyofsix
Unregistered
partyofsix
Unregistered
P



I'll have to change it on my site as well! I have your book, but I never noticed it.

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: gliderma] #813820
07/29/09 04:11 PM
07/29/09 04:11 PM

M
monluvspagen
Unregistered
monluvspagen
Unregistered
M



sheesh I was starting to get scared, thank goodness Peggy gave me her book and I keep it in my kitchen haha

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813824
07/29/09 04:16 PM
07/29/09 04:16 PM

B
Beezer
Unregistered
Beezer
Unregistered
B



Thanks Peggy - now this weekend I can make my regular batch - since my daughter just got Frik and Frak and with my Junior I'm still going to use just 1 batch and freeze it - that way I'll know it's gona stay fresh -

Thanks again -

Sue
owned by &
mom to

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #813912
07/29/09 07:55 PM
07/29/09 07:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 16,800
St. Johns, Florida
Srlb Offline
Glideritis Anonymous
Srlb  Offline
Glideritis Anonymous

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 16,800
St. Johns, Florida
Quote:
Just curious how this mistake got overlooked? I'm glad it isn't something to worry about, but wondering why it got changed?


Lynn who knows, the same way it was believed for a long time that hard foods was the cause for lumpy jaw, or that lima beans are toxic, or a glider will go blind if in the sun...

But yes, you correct, it is a good thing we didnt have to worry about and things like this SHOULD be caught...even I have typed 2 tablespoons, yet only use one... dunno


Peggy
Critter Love
Critter Love� Diet Center

If you want to know what a person is like, watch how he treats others.

You'll never know what the outcome is if you don't step up and try.

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Srlb] #814163
07/30/09 08:51 AM
07/30/09 08:51 AM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Cincy
Thumper Offline
Glider Explorer
Thumper  Offline
Glider Explorer

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Cincy
A few months ago I read a post on here that said the ca:ph ratio for the HPW mixture was 1.29:1. Does anyone know if the change in the bee pollen amount will effect that ratio?


Bobbi

:wfb: :leu: :grey: :rtmo: Jade, Kea, JimBob, Topaz, Sunny, Bruce, Selena, Harlan, Airyelle, George, Gracie and Pugsley.
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Thumper] #814165
07/30/09 08:59 AM
07/30/09 08:59 AM
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,027
Iowa
Lindsay Offline
Glider Guardian
Lindsay  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,027
Iowa
I was always under the impression that the Ca:Ph ratio was preferred to be 2:1. I don't believe that the pollen would change that.

Lindsay


Lindsay
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Lindsay] #814166
07/30/09 09:04 AM
07/30/09 09:04 AM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Cincy
Thumper Offline
Glider Explorer
Thumper  Offline
Glider Explorer

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Cincy
Thanks Lindsay. Yes, for the overall diet. But the actual mixture was said to be 1.29:1 and I'm wondering if that would change slightly.


Bobbi

:wfb: :leu: :grey: :rtmo: Jade, Kea, JimBob, Topaz, Sunny, Bruce, Selena, Harlan, Airyelle, George, Gracie and Pugsley.
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Thumper] #814183
07/30/09 09:37 AM
07/30/09 09:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 16,800
St. Johns, Florida
Srlb Offline
Glideritis Anonymous
Srlb  Offline
Glideritis Anonymous

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 16,800
St. Johns, Florida
Thumper, that is for the original diet as written. thumb


Peggy
Critter Love
Critter Love� Diet Center

If you want to know what a person is like, watch how he treats others.

You'll never know what the outcome is if you don't step up and try.

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Srlb] #814188
07/30/09 09:49 AM
07/30/09 09:49 AM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Cincy
Thumper Offline
Glider Explorer
Thumper  Offline
Glider Explorer

Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Cincy
Thanks Peggy!


Bobbi

:wfb: :leu: :grey: :rtmo: Jade, Kea, JimBob, Topaz, Sunny, Bruce, Selena, Harlan, Airyelle, George, Gracie and Pugsley.
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Thumper] #814606
07/30/09 09:08 PM
07/30/09 09:08 PM
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,645
Ohio
Guerita135 Offline
Glider Addict
Guerita135  Offline
Glider Addict

Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,645
Ohio
Originally Posted By: Thumper
Thanks Lindsay. Yes, for the overall diet. But the actual mixture was said to be 1.29:1 and I'm wondering if that would change slightly.


Actually, I checked the cal:phos content and ratios myself the other week because my vet showed concern over it and the ratio(with the correct bee pollen amount) is 1:1 for the non-breeding formula and 1.12:1 for the breeding formula.

Here's a chart showing the breakdown of everything: http://justforfuzzies.com/HPW_Analysis


~Nicole~

Proudly enslaved by lots of silly suggies, 3 crazy kitties, a huffy hedgie, and a pretty puppy! grin
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Guerita135] #814758
07/31/09 12:55 AM
07/31/09 12:55 AM

B
buttercup
Unregistered
buttercup
Unregistered
B



I've always used 2 Tb....if Peggy says that it won't harm our suggies, I'll probably just stick with how I've always made it.

Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ] #814765
07/31/09 01:38 AM
07/31/09 01:38 AM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,276
usa
snowbabygliders Offline
Glider Guardian
snowbabygliders  Offline
Glider Guardian

Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,276
usa
ok comfuzzled i think im just sticking to the two tablespoons as i have been doing???
Kristy



Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: Srlb] #815889
08/02/09 12:29 PM
08/02/09 12:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,983
Denton, TX
ValkyrieMome Offline
Glideritis Anonymous
ValkyrieMome  Offline
Glideritis Anonymous

Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,983
Denton, TX
Originally Posted By: Srlb
Quote:
Just curious how this mistake got overlooked? I'm glad it isn't something to worry about, but wondering why it got changed?


Lynn who knows, the same way it was believed for a long time that hard foods was the cause for lumpy jaw, or that lima beans are toxic, or a glider will go blind if in the sun...

But yes, you correct, it is a good thing we didnt have to worry about and things like this SHOULD be caught...even I have typed 2 tablespoons, yet only use one... dunno

Peggy -

I have the "original" diet -- written out BY YOU. You send it to me every time you send me HPW powder, and I keep all the little cards. Every single one says 2 TBS of pollen. These are FROM YOU!

If you have changed the diet to 1, then that's great. I think 1 is probably better for them. But ... why pretend it has always been 1?

Every single discussion on HPW in the diet and Nutrition forum going back as far as they go says "2". When you and I first discussed the HPW diet, and I had many many questions for you - you repeatedly said 2.

I have since switched to 1. When I sent joeys to Dani, her vet checked them out, and then reported that they were FULL of roundworm. He couldn't understand why gliders who acted so healthy could be SO SICK. According to his initial inspections, they were undergoing a MAJOR infestation.

Turns out - what he was seeing was the excess Pollen cast out through the gliders' poo. In an initial microscopic exam, Bee Pollen looks like Roundworm eggs.

That is when I switched to One TBS. In talking to Alicia, and in thinking about it, I realized if they were casting off THAT MUCH pollen, there was probably too much in their diet.

I just don't understand why you claim it has always been One. Maybe that's what you have fed - but you have always and consistently told others TWO.


Alden
"Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored." Alice Walker


Mom to Valhalla; 6 cats; 1 macaw; 2 hedgehogs;
and very many great gliders!

(plus the 2 skin kids)
valkyriegliders.com

Kyrie, nothing will ever fill the hole you left in my heart.
Re: ? about the amount of bee pollen in HPW [Re: ValkyrieMome] #815895
08/02/09 12:40 PM
08/02/09 12:40 PM

N
Nurturingnest
Unregistered
Nurturingnest
Unregistered
N



I've always used 2 as well

Well I guess we'll be switching to one next time

Are we sure it's not doing any damage?! using 2?

I will be very upset if I have inadvertantly made my babies sick

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  Feather, KarenE, Ladymagyver 

Sugar Glider Help Page



Please click above to see how you can help!!

Moon
CURRENT MOON
Who's Online Now
0 registered members (), 424 guests, and 79 spiders.
Key: , , Owner, Admin
Newest Members
Mellefrl, klowvrrr, gracefulguardian, KiyokoTheDoll, Hazelneko
7324 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums132
Topics10,374
Posts159,160
posts in the last 24hrs0
Members7,324
Most Online2,693
Jan 2nd, 2020
Last 10 New Topics
Logging in Problem
by Anonymous. 03/24/24 11:43 AM
Gliders of the Round Table 10
by Hutch. 03/07/24 10:50 PM
Cloaca swollen?
by Mellefrl. 03/04/24 02:39 PM
2024 Sugar Glider Calendar and Cafe Press Store
by theresaw. 08/15/23 02:37 PM
Stewie:" It's MY Mouse!"
by Ladymagyver. 05/25/21 09:57 AM
Gliders of the Round Table 9
by Hutch. 02/12/19 11:35 PM
Custom Cage Liners Machine Wash & Dry
by gr8pots. 06/03/14 10:25 AM
Popular Topics(Views)
849,581 TEXAS
679,079 OHIO
487,162 OKLAHOMA
432,164 UTAH
321,691 NORTH CAROLINA
Supported Browser
This site was tested and is best viewed in Google Chrome & Mozilla FireFox



Firefox 3

Download your copy today!!!
Home Forums Links Sitemap Vets Breeders Sounds Contact Us Names Rules & Policies

GliderCENTRAL
©1998-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software
(Release build 20180918)
Page Time: 0.062s Queries: 15 (0.026s) Memory: 1.4996 MB (Peak: 1.8449 MB) Zlib enabled. Server Time: 2024-03-28 18:11:06 UTC