Post by Heather on Apr 30, 2016 1:13:29 GMT -5
Name: Charmaine
HF Forum Username: montysmaid
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: I am over 18
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets? This forum
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.
Raw diet with maybe the occasional pinkie. as both me and So work, a partial switch might have to be in order.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
For his health. The dry food we can get is only 50% meat and i know ferrets can't handly high carb diets. Also, emrichment as I can simulate foraging.
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?
I am willing and I will make time.
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?
1 fuzzy Name: Monty. Age: either 3 or 4. Male. Weight fine. had him for two months.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
he's on dry food but recently he's had chicken wings and liver as a treat.
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?
he is currently intact but is getting snipped in a couple of days. My partner and I just want him to be happy and healthy.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
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?
I can confirm I am over 18 and have met/will meet requirements. I can get scales in town. The only issue i have is I can only get to a shop once a week for meat. However, this is not a problem if I have some sort of list.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor ( Celene ), 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
HF Forum Username: montysmaid
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: I am over 18
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets? This forum
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.
Raw diet with maybe the occasional pinkie. as both me and So work, a partial switch might have to be in order.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
For his health. The dry food we can get is only 50% meat and i know ferrets can't handly high carb diets. Also, emrichment as I can simulate foraging.
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?
I am willing and I will make time.
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?
1 fuzzy Name: Monty. Age: either 3 or 4. Male. Weight fine. had him for two months.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
he's on dry food but recently he's had chicken wings and liver as a treat.
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?
he is currently intact but is getting snipped in a couple of days. My partner and I just want him to be happy and healthy.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
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?
I can confirm I am over 18 and have met/will meet requirements. I can get scales in town. The only issue i have is I can only get to a shop once a week for meat. However, this is not a problem if I have some sort of list.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor ( Celene ), 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