Post by Heather on Oct 21, 2016 21:21:59 GMT -5
Name:
Kelsey
HF Forum Username:
Kelso
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I'm 19
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
On 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.
I want to switch to commercial grinds with occasional bone in meals for teeth
We have decided to fully switch
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want whatever is best for them
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 necessary time commitment?
I am!
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 four ferrets
Tyrion: 8 month gib, no health problems, probably overweight, I've had him since April
Stella: 8 month sprite, no health problems, good weight, I've had her since April as well
Ghost: 7 month gib, no health problems, might be a little overweight, had him since May
Summer: ~2 year old sprite, seems to be healthy, she looks to be good weight but in the bath you can see her hip bones, just adopted her today
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Stella, Tyrion, and Ghost eat Wysong Epigen 90 Digestive Support. They get chicken wings, salmon oil, and some store bought treats. They used to eat rabbit raw bites as well.
Summer's food looks like Zupreem and she came with Bandit treats and Marshall duk soup.
edit: They are now eating soupie and small chunks of beef, pork, and chicken
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I've never tried to switch completely but my original three readily ate the raw rabbit bites. Ghost devours chicken wings, but the other two only nibble on them.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
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).
I hope these are good, I also took pictures from the side and of holding
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor ( Maja01 ), 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 (dance) . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
Kelsey
HF Forum Username:
Kelso
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I'm 19
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
On 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.
I want to switch to commercial grinds with occasional bone in meals for teeth
We have decided to fully switch
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want whatever is best for them
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 necessary time commitment?
I am!
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 four ferrets
Tyrion: 8 month gib, no health problems, probably overweight, I've had him since April
Stella: 8 month sprite, no health problems, good weight, I've had her since April as well
Ghost: 7 month gib, no health problems, might be a little overweight, had him since May
Summer: ~2 year old sprite, seems to be healthy, she looks to be good weight but in the bath you can see her hip bones, just adopted her today
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Stella, Tyrion, and Ghost eat Wysong Epigen 90 Digestive Support. They get chicken wings, salmon oil, and some store bought treats. They used to eat rabbit raw bites as well.
Summer's food looks like Zupreem and she came with Bandit treats and Marshall duk soup.
edit: They are now eating soupie and small chunks of beef, pork, and chicken
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I've never tried to switch completely but my original three readily ate the raw rabbit bites. Ghost devours chicken wings, but the other two only nibble on them.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
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).
I hope these are good, I also took pictures from the side and of holding
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor ( Maja01 ), 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 (dance) . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao