Post by Heather on Jan 20, 2017 22:26:55 GMT -5
Name: Amanda DeWildt (Amanda Kaye on Facebook)
HF Forum Username: ferretlove1987
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
05/1987
1. Where did you first learn about raw diet?
Ferrets for Life Facebook group
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 like to get them fully switched to a raw diet eventually, but know that will take type to fully transfer them from kibble to raw.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is the best diet 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?
Yes, 100% committed!
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 two ferrets, a girl named Sophie(age 5), and a boy named Wolf(age 3). They have no health problems. They may be a little underweight. I have had each ferret since they were 8-10 weeks old.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
They are currently eating Marshalls ferret food, ferretvite, and the boy eats the chicken Nbones. They did not want anything to do with the soup I tried.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I've given them egg yolk, chicken, and beef liver. They wanted nothing to do with any of the times I've tried.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
They are treated as my children
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Always
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I uploaded 4 images but not sure where they went.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes! I was so excited to get it(the scale) in the mail so that I could apply for my mentor
12. 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 meet all requirements for this program.
13. Do you understand that if your mentor or an admin recommends seeking veterinary care and you refuse to seek appropriate care you may be dropped from the mentoring program?
I understand!
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program :wave3: . In a little while your mentor (Morgan), 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 :thumbsup: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username: ferretlove1987
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
05/1987
1. Where did you first learn about raw diet?
Ferrets for Life Facebook group
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 like to get them fully switched to a raw diet eventually, but know that will take type to fully transfer them from kibble to raw.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is the best diet 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?
Yes, 100% committed!
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 two ferrets, a girl named Sophie(age 5), and a boy named Wolf(age 3). They have no health problems. They may be a little underweight. I have had each ferret since they were 8-10 weeks old.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
They are currently eating Marshalls ferret food, ferretvite, and the boy eats the chicken Nbones. They did not want anything to do with the soup I tried.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I've given them egg yolk, chicken, and beef liver. They wanted nothing to do with any of the times I've tried.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
They are treated as my children
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Always
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I uploaded 4 images but not sure where they went.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes! I was so excited to get it(the scale) in the mail so that I could apply for my mentor
12. 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 meet all requirements for this program.
13. Do you understand that if your mentor or an admin recommends seeking veterinary care and you refuse to seek appropriate care you may be dropped from the mentoring program?
I understand!
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program :wave3: . In a little while your mentor (Morgan), 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 :thumbsup: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao