Post by Heather on Mar 2, 2018 13:33:59 GMT -5
Name: Sam
HF Forum Username: Izaya
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Yes, April 1997
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I work with dogs so I've always been aware of raw feeding, when I recently got into ferrets I thought it was the same as dog, take either a very high grain free quality kibble or feed raw. I went for Origen, but my first ferret died of bladder stone at just 10 months of age and it broke my heart. All tho it was most likely not diet related, during my research I found that feeding raw avoids health issue so I really want to do that.
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 assistance in switching to at least a raw diet with at least three different sources of proteins. I do not want to feed whole prey, so more like frankenprey. I'd like to put my three ferrets 100% raw
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
For their health. I want to give them the best chance at staying healthy.
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 understand it's a long process but I'm ready to put time into it
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? If so, what medications are they currently on? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
Zed, 6 months old male. No health problem. Got him on January 9th. Healthy weight. Champagne colored
Dante, 6 months old, male. No health problem, got him on January 9th. Healthy weight. Dark sable
Quinzel, 4 months old female, got her on January 19th. She's underweight. Sable
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Origen kitten and cat food
Haven't gotten any soup yet
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I haven't tried yet
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I'm vegan so I would like a way to do meal prep that I can freeze the portion and unfreeze them when needed. I'd like to just do one big day of preparing all the food rather than doing that everyday since it will go rotten since I don't eat any ^^'
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).
Will do, I haven't got a pic of quinzel yet I just got her yesterday tho
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes
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 am fully ready!
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 go to the vet all the time, no worries there.
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 -->
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program :wave3:. In a little while your mentors (Linda M & Katt), will introduce themselves 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 mentors) so that your mentors can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentors and most of all relax and have fun (dance) . Your mentors are here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username: Izaya
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Yes, April 1997
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I work with dogs so I've always been aware of raw feeding, when I recently got into ferrets I thought it was the same as dog, take either a very high grain free quality kibble or feed raw. I went for Origen, but my first ferret died of bladder stone at just 10 months of age and it broke my heart. All tho it was most likely not diet related, during my research I found that feeding raw avoids health issue so I really want to do that.
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 assistance in switching to at least a raw diet with at least three different sources of proteins. I do not want to feed whole prey, so more like frankenprey. I'd like to put my three ferrets 100% raw
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
For their health. I want to give them the best chance at staying healthy.
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 understand it's a long process but I'm ready to put time into it
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? If so, what medications are they currently on? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
Zed, 6 months old male. No health problem. Got him on January 9th. Healthy weight. Champagne colored
Dante, 6 months old, male. No health problem, got him on January 9th. Healthy weight. Dark sable
Quinzel, 4 months old female, got her on January 19th. She's underweight. Sable
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Origen kitten and cat food
Haven't gotten any soup yet
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I haven't tried yet
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I'm vegan so I would like a way to do meal prep that I can freeze the portion and unfreeze them when needed. I'd like to just do one big day of preparing all the food rather than doing that everyday since it will go rotten since I don't eat any ^^'
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).
Will do, I haven't got a pic of quinzel yet I just got her yesterday tho
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes
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 am fully ready!
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 go to the vet all the time, no worries there.
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 -->
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program :wave3:. In a little while your mentors (Linda M & Katt), will introduce themselves 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 mentors) so that your mentors can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentors and most of all relax and have fun (dance) . Your mentors are here to help you on this journey.
ciao
I'm from Alaska but in Washington right now for my residency. I had 2 adorable boys named Koda and Kenai who started my journey into raw. Currently I have two 
I completely understand though and we can start when you are ready. Just give me a heads up if anything changes or if it ends up needing to be longer than the 2-3 weeks, okay?