Post by Heather on Jul 26, 2014 23:14:33 GMT -5
Name:
Bonnie
HF Forum Username:
ZombieGirlXi
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Somewhere on the internet, though I knew it as B.A.R.F.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
I want to fully switch to a raw diet. I'm not interested in feeding whole prey, frozen/thawed, live, or otherwise.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want to provide him the best care I can and that means giving him the best diet I can.
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 switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. 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?
Of course I understand that, I wouldn't be on this forum if I didn't love my boy and want what's best for him no matter what. The internet just led me to believe that switching to raw was much easier than it is so I need the extra help from a Mentor or just friendly advice from the community.
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?
Severus, Male, Unknown Age (suspected age to be 7-9 months), 44.43 oz, possible ear mites: Treatment from 7th of June to 13th of June next check up 10th of July, Ferrant since May 24th
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
He is currently eating Zupreem Ferret Food, Vitetone, and Ferretlax.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I tried to begin the switch by wetting his dry kibble and giving it to him. Everyday it would be wetter and wetter, when it began to get spongy he regressed and refused to eat until offered dry kibble.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I love my boy and I just want to do the best I can by him. While I know that many on here feel that feeding whole prey is the absolute best, I just can't stomach the idea of feeding Severus rats, mice, rabbits, or baby chicks. I spent the last four years owning rats and I can't move past the fact that I know that they have such wonderfully amazing personalities and yet I'm feeding them to my ferret. However, I know that ferrets are obligate carnivores and he deserves to have a better diet than kibble.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Lately I try to keep it to a two hour daily minimum on days I work, but on my days off I tend to be on and off all day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Tell me how and I will.
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
I'm working on getting enough posts, but I have a ton of stores to get the meats and organs, and I have a scale (and a coffee grinder for the eggshells!)
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program (wave) . In a little while your mentor (Poncesmom) 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. 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
Bonnie
HF Forum Username:
ZombieGirlXi
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Somewhere on the internet, though I knew it as B.A.R.F.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
I want to fully switch to a raw diet. I'm not interested in feeding whole prey, frozen/thawed, live, or otherwise.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want to provide him the best care I can and that means giving him the best diet I can.
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 switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. 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?
Of course I understand that, I wouldn't be on this forum if I didn't love my boy and want what's best for him no matter what. The internet just led me to believe that switching to raw was much easier than it is so I need the extra help from a Mentor or just friendly advice from the community.
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?
Severus, Male, Unknown Age (suspected age to be 7-9 months), 44.43 oz, possible ear mites: Treatment from 7th of June to 13th of June next check up 10th of July, Ferrant since May 24th
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
He is currently eating Zupreem Ferret Food, Vitetone, and Ferretlax.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I tried to begin the switch by wetting his dry kibble and giving it to him. Everyday it would be wetter and wetter, when it began to get spongy he regressed and refused to eat until offered dry kibble.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I love my boy and I just want to do the best I can by him. While I know that many on here feel that feeding whole prey is the absolute best, I just can't stomach the idea of feeding Severus rats, mice, rabbits, or baby chicks. I spent the last four years owning rats and I can't move past the fact that I know that they have such wonderfully amazing personalities and yet I'm feeding them to my ferret. However, I know that ferrets are obligate carnivores and he deserves to have a better diet than kibble.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Lately I try to keep it to a two hour daily minimum on days I work, but on my days off I tend to be on and off all day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Tell me how and I will.
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
I'm working on getting enough posts, but I have a ton of stores to get the meats and organs, and I have a scale (and a coffee grinder for the eggshells!)
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program (wave) . In a little while your mentor (Poncesmom) 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. 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