Post by Heather on May 19, 2013 21:47:24 GMT -5
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
From Ferret World on Facebook
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to.
I would like to be able to feed my ferrets something healthy and easy for me to be able to handle. I am a vegan so I do not think I could handle feeding my ferrets whole live prey. I live in the USA and very concerned about the hormones and antibiotics and crap that they feed the livestock here in America. My son is not vegan and I try and buy him hamburger meat that is from local farmers who do not use anything to raise there cows, but have not been able to find any kind of organic chickens. I could buy meat and freeze it and thaw it out. I do not know exactly the right way to go about it. I have tried offering them egg yolks or a small pieces of raw hamburger meat, but they wanted nothing to do with it. I do not know the right place to look or start.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
For my ferrets health
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switching your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as committed. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
I am willing to make this commitment
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
I have 3 ferrets:
1. Gus - Male - 1 year and about 8 months - Had for 16 months - Bonded to Pixie
2. Pixie - Female - 1 year and about 8 months - Had for 16 months - Bonded to Gus
3. Waffle - Female - Approx 3-4 years old - Had for 2 years - Was my daughters and she left her with us for about 8 months then took her back and when she came back to us she was skinny and underweight. I took her to the vet and now she is fine and we have had her every since.
According to my vet they are perfect health and weight
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
Kibble mixture of:
1. EVO Dry Ferret Food
2. ZuPreem Grain-Free Ferret Food
3. 8 in 1 Ultimate Ferret Diet Crunchy
Treats
1. N-Bone Ferret Chew Treats
2. Stewart Pro-Treat Freeze Dried Ferret Treats
Health
1. 8 in 1 FerreTone Skin And Coat Supplement - Daily
2. Marshall Ferret Lax Hairball Treatment - Weekly
3. 8 in 1 FerretVite High Calorie Vitamin Supplement - Weekly
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
IDK, Anything you need to know please ask and I shall tell
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program (wave). In a little while your mentor (Sherry) will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. Also note there may have been some changes in the application and how you should post so please review these before proceeding. If you have any questions feel free to either ask your mentor or any of the admins. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
From Ferret World on Facebook
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to.
I would like to be able to feed my ferrets something healthy and easy for me to be able to handle. I am a vegan so I do not think I could handle feeding my ferrets whole live prey. I live in the USA and very concerned about the hormones and antibiotics and crap that they feed the livestock here in America. My son is not vegan and I try and buy him hamburger meat that is from local farmers who do not use anything to raise there cows, but have not been able to find any kind of organic chickens. I could buy meat and freeze it and thaw it out. I do not know exactly the right way to go about it. I have tried offering them egg yolks or a small pieces of raw hamburger meat, but they wanted nothing to do with it. I do not know the right place to look or start.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
For my ferrets health
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switching your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as committed. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
I am willing to make this commitment
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
I have 3 ferrets:
1. Gus - Male - 1 year and about 8 months - Had for 16 months - Bonded to Pixie
2. Pixie - Female - 1 year and about 8 months - Had for 16 months - Bonded to Gus
3. Waffle - Female - Approx 3-4 years old - Had for 2 years - Was my daughters and she left her with us for about 8 months then took her back and when she came back to us she was skinny and underweight. I took her to the vet and now she is fine and we have had her every since.
According to my vet they are perfect health and weight
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
Kibble mixture of:
1. EVO Dry Ferret Food
2. ZuPreem Grain-Free Ferret Food
3. 8 in 1 Ultimate Ferret Diet Crunchy
Treats
1. N-Bone Ferret Chew Treats
2. Stewart Pro-Treat Freeze Dried Ferret Treats
Health
1. 8 in 1 FerreTone Skin And Coat Supplement - Daily
2. Marshall Ferret Lax Hairball Treatment - Weekly
3. 8 in 1 FerretVite High Calorie Vitamin Supplement - Weekly
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
IDK, Anything you need to know please ask and I shall tell
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program (wave). In a little while your mentor (Sherry) will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. Also note there may have been some changes in the application and how you should post so please review these before proceeding. If you have any questions feel free to either ask your mentor or any of the admins. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao