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Post by tmiller1295 on Nov 16, 2016 17:16:25 GMT -5
Well I have finally decided to switch my ferrets to a raw diet ! I went to the store and bought chicken thighs,hearts, livers and some chicken wings for my younger ferret. So I'm gunna go home and make a soup. Once I get home I will take away the kibble and then I will be gone for a few hours and I am going to try the soup when I get home. I have the recipe for the soup. So my question is once I have them try the soup should I put the kibble back In after they had some? And then tomorrow I work at 930-430 ish so should I do the soup before I go to work and then after I get home ? I am thinking about signing up for the mentor program but would like to start now.
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Post by tmiller1295 on Nov 16, 2016 23:39:20 GMT -5
So if someone could help me that be great. I Made the soup and just now are giving it to the ferts. Daisy loves it and Oscar likes it and Roscoe is in the middle. Should I leave some in the cage overnight ? Or how should I continued
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2016 0:54:33 GMT -5
Def apply for a mentor! They're great  in the mean time maybe start a self switching thread. Are they eating the soup on their own? Aftershock @morgan2247 katt |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2016 2:57:12 GMT -5
So if someone could help me that be great. I Made the soup and just now are giving it to the ferts. Daisy loves it and Oscar likes it and Roscoe is in the middle. Should I leave some in the cage overnight ? Or how should I continued If they are all eating the soup willfully I would put a bowl of soup in there for them over night. Soup usually is good for 8 hours. |
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Post by tmiller1295 on Nov 17, 2016 2:59:25 GMT -5
They were doing very well with eating the soup for the first time. I got Daisy to eat it out ofrhe bowl herself and the other two did well with the spoon. They all probably had at least 3 Tbsp each. I wasn't sure if I should leave some in the cage or what so I just put some kibble in the cage for the nighttime because I don't want them to be hungry. Once I put that in they acted like they haven't eaten in a while haha.
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Post by tmiller1295 on Nov 17, 2016 3:01:14 GMT -5
My questions is how do I know that they have enough? And in the morning should I leave some soup out for them to eat for breakfast ?
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Post by Aftershock on Nov 17, 2016 10:40:56 GMT -5
Did you end up leaving kibble with them last night, or soup? The goal is to offer enough food during a feeding that when you go to feed them again, they have left a few bites. If their dish is licked clean, you need to feed more, if a whole bunch is left, you need to lessen the amount. it also helps a ton to weigh the amount you are giving them. |
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Post by tmiller1295 on Nov 17, 2016 18:20:49 GMT -5
I left kibble with them and they acted like they have never ate before. I am giving them soup again and they eat some and leave. So do they usually not eat all the soup at once ? And should I do a couple of bowls or just one when I put it in their cage ? I feel like they only really eat it when I actually show them.
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Nov 19, 2016 5:21:49 GMT -5
You may have to work with them with soupy. I made a lamb soup yesterday and had to offer it close to my LeeLee's mouth by way of finger several times before she would eat it. I will no doubt have to do it again,as I could tell she was not enthused over the taste. Sometimes we have to help them acquire tastes.Now when it came to pork,she went to eating pork chunks like it was the best thing in the world. I was really surprised.
I always make enough so there is a little left over.
I think one bowl(shallow with raised sides) would be sufficient for two ferrets if that is what you have.
I used to put my ice tray on scale,calibrate and then scoop in soupies , so each tub held one ounce each. I would give one tub each if that was gone, I would give more. But that was my way when I first started out. You may find an easier way.
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Post by tmiller1295 on Nov 19, 2016 20:47:58 GMT -5
Okay sounds good. Another question how long should they only be on the soup for ? They like the soup and they are eating it but when I tried doing little chunks they took them out. Also can I start making other soups ? and can I give them ground meat? But if I do that how can I make sure they are getting the proper diet
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Post by Sherry on Nov 20, 2016 11:09:28 GMT -5
If they are willingly eating the soup start to thicken it slowly until it is about the thick ess of sour cream. Start to add slivers in, about the size of the crescent on your pinkie nail. Just add 6-7 and as they accept those add more in every meal until half soup half slivers. Start increasing the size of the slivers keeping them thin but making them longer.
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Post by Aftershock on Dec 29, 2016 11:24:48 GMT -5
tmiller1295 Any updates? Haven't heard from you in a while!
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Post by tmiller1295 on Jan 11, 2017 18:43:45 GMT -5
I unfortunately stopped with the raw. It was really over whelming at the time especially with the holidays coming and having to travel during them. I work as a nursing assistant so there are days that I work long hours and I didn't want them to be hungry and waiting if I had to stay late at work or so on.
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Post by katt on Jan 12, 2017 2:50:34 GMT -5
I unfortunately stopped with the raw. It was really over whelming at the time especially with the holidays coming and having to travel during them. I work as a nursing assistant so there are days that I work long hours and I didn't want them to be hungry and waiting if I had to stay late at work or so on. I totally understand life events. And it can be a lot of overwhelming info in the beginning but as you settle into it it really does become easier day by day. I wanted to note that I am also in healthcare and totally get long hours, but to clarify what *sounds* like a possible misunderstanding - even with long hours there's absolutely NO reason they should or would ever go hungry during (or after) the switch. Food should be left available for them at all times. Raw meat stays good a lot longer than you would think! And they won't eat food that's too spoiled for them so you don't need to worry about that at all. The hardest part is the switch itself - after that it becomes quite easy. You just have to toss in a pre-prepped baggie of meat in the morning, and again in the evening. The food should remain available to them all day, and all night. I hope that helps alleviate some of your worries in that regard. Hopefully as things settle down post-holidays you might feel up to giving it another shot. A mentor would be able to walk you through everything so it would be far less overwhelming. I mention this because I know you were signed up and withdrew your app for now. I know that sometimes we get backed up and there's a wait (we are always training new mentors to help reduce this), but we DO have mentors coming available again right now. Just food for thought. |
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Post by katt on Jan 12, 2017 2:50:40 GMT -5
I unfortunately stopped with the raw. It was really over whelming at the time especially with the holidays coming and having to travel during them. I work as a nursing assistant so there are days that I work long hours and I didn't want them to be hungry and waiting if I had to stay late at work or so on. I totally understand life events. And it can be a lot of overwhelming info in the beginning but as you settle into it it really does become easier day by day. I wanted to note that I am also in healthcare and totally get long hours, but to clarify what *sounds* like a possible misunderstanding - even with long hours there's absolutely NO reason they should or would ever go hungry during (or after) the switch. Food should be left available for them at all times. Raw meat stays good a lot longer than you would think! And they won't eat food that's too spoiled for them so you don't need to worry about that at all. The hardest part is the switch itself - after that it becomes quite easy. You just have to toss in a pre-prepped baggie of meat in the morning, and again in the evening. The food should remain available to them all day, and all night. I hope that helps alleviate some of your worries in that regard. Hopefully as things settle down post-holidays you might feel up to giving it another shot. A mentor would be able to walk you through everything so it would be far less overwhelming. I mention this because I know you were signed up and withdrew your app for now. I know that sometimes we get backed up and there's a wait (we are always training new mentors to help reduce this), but we DO have mentors coming available again right now. Just food for thought. |
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