Post by Heather on Feb 22, 2016 21:36:06 GMT -5
Name: Sarah Deano
HF Forum Username: Arwen
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: I am 25
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
In the multitudes of ferret groups I am in on facebook.
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 would not mind a whole prey diet. I do have an Insulinomic ferret and would like whats best for him
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I have a ferret with insulinoma and heard that a raw diet helps with it. I also want healthier ferrets.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It requires a commitment of several months at minimum. 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. The switch takes time and effort every single day. It can also be extremely frustrating at times. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc), or limited time due to work, then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing and realistically able to make the neccessary time commitment?
Absolutely, my ferrets are my babies, so any commitment to better their lives
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 5 ferrets
Molly - 5 - Spayed female - Healthy - 630g - 2 years
Loki - 4? - Spayed female - Healthy - 690g - 1.5 years
Thor - 4? - Neutered male - Healthy - 1300g - 1.5 years
Spoopy - 3 - Spayed female - Healthy - 680g - 5 months
Jack - 4 - Neutered male - Insulinoma, 3 legs - 4 months
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Natural instincts raw boost, purely currently
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No, I've only given them bits of chicken as a test to which the boys ate it and the girls snubbed it.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Nothing I can think of?
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Daily all day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Will get this today
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
Yes, I just purchased all the meats and scale
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentors ( Machan and HurricaneKatt ), will introduce themselves 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 mentors) so that your mentors can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentors and most of all relax and have fun (dance) . Your mentors are here to help you on this journey
ciao
HF Forum Username: Arwen
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: I am 25
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
In the multitudes of ferret groups I am in on facebook.
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 would not mind a whole prey diet. I do have an Insulinomic ferret and would like whats best for him
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I have a ferret with insulinoma and heard that a raw diet helps with it. I also want healthier ferrets.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It requires a commitment of several months at minimum. 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. The switch takes time and effort every single day. It can also be extremely frustrating at times. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc), or limited time due to work, then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing and realistically able to make the neccessary time commitment?
Absolutely, my ferrets are my babies, so any commitment to better their lives
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 5 ferrets
Molly - 5 - Spayed female - Healthy - 630g - 2 years
Loki - 4? - Spayed female - Healthy - 690g - 1.5 years
Thor - 4? - Neutered male - Healthy - 1300g - 1.5 years
Spoopy - 3 - Spayed female - Healthy - 680g - 5 months
Jack - 4 - Neutered male - Insulinoma, 3 legs - 4 months
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Natural instincts raw boost, purely currently
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No, I've only given them bits of chicken as a test to which the boys ate it and the girls snubbed it.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Nothing I can think of?
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Daily all day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Will get this today
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
Yes, I just purchased all the meats and scale
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentors ( Machan and HurricaneKatt ), will introduce themselves 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 mentors) so that your mentors can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentors and most of all relax and have fun (dance) . Your mentors are here to help you on this journey
ciao