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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2011 12:34:45 GMT -5
I might have to get some worms for my crew
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2013 1:16:25 GMT -5
I saw someone mention ferrets eating toads and leaving the skin on the back. Toads possess paratoid glands that excrete a toxin (bufotoxin). The toxin of certain species (such as The Cane Toad (Rhinella marinus)) has been known to kill dogs. Carnivores who prey on toads will eat all but the skin and glands (except for certain snakes which are immune to the toxin), which are located behind the eyes on top of the head. Crows and other birds have been known to eviscerate toads, only consuming the entrails, and leaving the skin behind.
The analysis of polecat diets is very interesting and points to a highly varied natural diet.
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Post by Sherry on Jun 14, 2013 8:52:44 GMT -5
Thanks for adding that Mikemars!
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Post by lorelei0922 on Jun 14, 2013 9:09:02 GMT -5
my lot have lived outdoors all their lives.. but only recently moved to the large natural enclosure.. i'm seeing a lot of digging and chasing of bugs and stuff... not seen a lot of EATING them.. but they sure like to catch and toss them around! I do worry slightly about slugs and snails as they are quite common... but i think i'll just make a call to my vet and make sure all my lot are covered for lung worm etc... should be fine then ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 21:11:50 GMT -5
I have a whole bunch of studies on this topic and thought it might be interesting reading I'll post them one study per post. I know this thread is older than dirt, but it's so helpful to understanding why ferrets need varied protein sources. Makes me wonder how house cats, also classified as obligate carnivores, have managed so long on the garbage in the cat food aisles. Maybe, if fed a true carnivore diet, they'd be living to their 50s!
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Post by Sherry on Jan 11, 2014 23:20:49 GMT -5
Actually I know of a good number of barn cats who catch their own food who regularly live at least until mid twenties. Some have hit 30
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