Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2014 14:29:19 GMT -5
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I already kind of knew about it, just wasn't sure how to give it to them.
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 am not entire sure, I don't like handling dead frozen animals so I was thinking more of a premade frozen diet such as Natures Variety Instinct raw.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want the best for my little ones. If I am able to do give them that, I'd like to.
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?
I understand it will take time. I am willing to put in the time for their best interests.
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 own two ferrets. Domo and Vlad, 6 years old, both are males. Vlad has a slight issue with rat tail, Domo has never shown problems. Vlad is on the heavier size, and has kind of a Buddha belly, Domo is not. Both weigh about 2 pounds, Vlad being the heavier of the two.
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 on a Wysong Epigen Ferret 90 and Natures Variety Instinct kibble diet, I give them FerretVite a few times a month to clip their nails and when teaching to do tricks. They have never had soup while I've owned them (2 years). They don't eat treats, as I have yet to find any that they actually want.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Not really. I have given them meat before and they ate a small amount and rolled over to fall asleep.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Before I owned them their previous owner fed them dog food. They took right to the ferret kibble and have shown only slight interest in the raw food when I put it in their cage.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Vlad is on the left, Domo on the right.
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
I am currently working on reaching the 15 post limit. I have a scale, and places to access meats, hearts, livers. If I cant' find anywhere I will order off the internet. I don't have any of these individual items on hand, but I do have raw food that I currently feed my cat and can use that.
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz37wXpcbEV
I already kind of knew about it, just wasn't sure how to give it to them.
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 am not entire sure, I don't like handling dead frozen animals so I was thinking more of a premade frozen diet such as Natures Variety Instinct raw.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want the best for my little ones. If I am able to do give them that, I'd like to.
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?
I understand it will take time. I am willing to put in the time for their best interests.
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 own two ferrets. Domo and Vlad, 6 years old, both are males. Vlad has a slight issue with rat tail, Domo has never shown problems. Vlad is on the heavier size, and has kind of a Buddha belly, Domo is not. Both weigh about 2 pounds, Vlad being the heavier of the two.
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 on a Wysong Epigen Ferret 90 and Natures Variety Instinct kibble diet, I give them FerretVite a few times a month to clip their nails and when teaching to do tricks. They have never had soup while I've owned them (2 years). They don't eat treats, as I have yet to find any that they actually want.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Not really. I have given them meat before and they ate a small amount and rolled over to fall asleep.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Before I owned them their previous owner fed them dog food. They took right to the ferret kibble and have shown only slight interest in the raw food when I put it in their cage.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Vlad is on the left, Domo on the right.
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
I am currently working on reaching the 15 post limit. I have a scale, and places to access meats, hearts, livers. If I cant' find anywhere I will order off the internet. I don't have any of these individual items on hand, but I do have raw food that I currently feed my cat and can use that.
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz37wXpcbEV