Post by Heather on May 29, 2014 20:36:44 GMT -5
Name:Bella
HF Forum Username:Bella
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I stumbled across 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 would like to switch fully to frankenprey. In the future I wouldnt object to live/frozen whole prey, but right now I have a rodent as a pet and I feel like it would be wrong to feed Evanna rodents.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Its the healthiest for them and they deserve the best! I would do anything to ensure the health of my babies.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
ABSOLUTELY YES!
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 1 ferret, a female named Evanna
She is 1.5 lb and aprox 2 or 3
She seemed to be a bit underweight when I got her, but she's starting to plump up a bit.
She might have adrenal, but we have a vet appointment tomorrow to see for sure what health problems we're looking at.
I've only have her for a couple weeks.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
She's eating a chunkier thick version of the soupie listed on this site. She sometimes gets a raw egg and I've substituted chicken meat for pork on the soup.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Nope, this is our first go around
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I think that we're both very excited for this
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
all day every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
Yes! The grocery store here has a good supply of diff meats and for more exotic organs I can go to the mexican meat markets around here. I also have a scale!
I am getting my scale this weekend. I have one place so far to access meats (I can get 80% of what I need there) and will be doing more research for that in the days to come. Just need to find the liver and more variety. We have lots of butchers around though, so just gotta make some calls.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program (wave) . In a little while your mentor (Poncesmom) 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 :boing: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username:Bella
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I stumbled across 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 would like to switch fully to frankenprey. In the future I wouldnt object to live/frozen whole prey, but right now I have a rodent as a pet and I feel like it would be wrong to feed Evanna rodents.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Its the healthiest for them and they deserve the best! I would do anything to ensure the health of my babies.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
ABSOLUTELY YES!
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 1 ferret, a female named Evanna
She is 1.5 lb and aprox 2 or 3
She seemed to be a bit underweight when I got her, but she's starting to plump up a bit.
She might have adrenal, but we have a vet appointment tomorrow to see for sure what health problems we're looking at.
I've only have her for a couple weeks.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
She's eating a chunkier thick version of the soupie listed on this site. She sometimes gets a raw egg and I've substituted chicken meat for pork on the soup.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Nope, this is our first go around
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I think that we're both very excited for this
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
all day every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
Yes! The grocery store here has a good supply of diff meats and for more exotic organs I can go to the mexican meat markets around here. I also have a scale!
I am getting my scale this weekend. I have one place so far to access meats (I can get 80% of what I need there) and will be doing more research for that in the days to come. Just need to find the liver and more variety. We have lots of butchers around though, so just gotta make some calls.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program (wave) . In a little while your mentor (Poncesmom) 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 :boing: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao