Post by Deleted on May 4, 2017 18:52:35 GMT -5
Application:
Name:Jessica
HF Forum Username:freddybenjimama
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
DOB:10/07/1988
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Here on this forum as well as from doing research before purchasing my little guys.
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.
Frankenpray
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
The promise of less poop if I'm being honest as well as a healthy diet rather than a junk food diet
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 well aware of the length of time it can take for a ferret to transition. I am hoping since my boys are young it does not take too long, but either way I am committed to this as well as my family.
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 currently have 2 Ferrets. Freddy is 6m old Marshall ferret who is in good health, currently weighs 1390g and I have had him for aprox 1 month. Benji is 9w Marshall ferret who is in good health, currently weighs 509g and I have had him for aprox 2 weeks. Both have been Vetted.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Currently they are eating Zupreem kibble as well as soup made from the kibble and baby food but as of 5/5/2017 they will be transitioning to "Raw" Soup.
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?
Freddy is moody and Benji is a wild child, I am their main care taker and my husband and son are their main playmates
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
All the time
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I will post pictures of my boys in my unofficial transition thread when I get home from work. See link below
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes, I have two scales one for food and one for ferrets.
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 have my local grocery store as well as a butcher willing to order me anything and I am not opposed to ordering online as well.
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?
Yes I do, and I want nothing but the best for them.
14. We occasionally have a wait for a Mentor to be available. While you wait we encourage you to get started by creating your own switching thread under Diet Transitions where all of our mentors and members can help you while you wait for your personal mentor. See here --> holisticferret60.proboards.com/board/66/diet-transitions
If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/22935/transitioning-freddy-benji
Name:Jessica
HF Forum Username:freddybenjimama
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
DOB:10/07/1988
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Here on this forum as well as from doing research before purchasing my little guys.
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.
Frankenpray
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
The promise of less poop if I'm being honest as well as a healthy diet rather than a junk food diet
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 well aware of the length of time it can take for a ferret to transition. I am hoping since my boys are young it does not take too long, but either way I am committed to this as well as my family.
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 currently have 2 Ferrets. Freddy is 6m old Marshall ferret who is in good health, currently weighs 1390g and I have had him for aprox 1 month. Benji is 9w Marshall ferret who is in good health, currently weighs 509g and I have had him for aprox 2 weeks. Both have been Vetted.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Currently they are eating Zupreem kibble as well as soup made from the kibble and baby food but as of 5/5/2017 they will be transitioning to "Raw" Soup.
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?
Freddy is moody and Benji is a wild child, I am their main care taker and my husband and son are their main playmates
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
All the time
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I will post pictures of my boys in my unofficial transition thread when I get home from work. See link below
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes, I have two scales one for food and one for ferrets.
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 have my local grocery store as well as a butcher willing to order me anything and I am not opposed to ordering online as well.
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?
Yes I do, and I want nothing but the best for them.
14. We occasionally have a wait for a Mentor to be available. While you wait we encourage you to get started by creating your own switching thread under Diet Transitions where all of our mentors and members can help you while you wait for your personal mentor. See here --> holisticferret60.proboards.com/board/66/diet-transitions
If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/22935/transitioning-freddy-benji