Post by Heather on Mar 10, 2015 22:26:24 GMT -5
Name: Carmen
HF Forum Username: Sftballplya12
1. I have read about a natural diet for ferrets in many different places. I do a lot of research on the Internet and have read several books about ferrets. I want to make sure that I do the best I can for my babies.
2. I am unsure as to what type of diet I would like to switch. I think I have my mind on fully switching to a natural diet as I feel that it is better for them by a long shot. But any advice or mentoring along those lines would be greatly appreciated as well. I am not interested in feeding whole prey though.
3. I have read the benefits to feeding your ferrets a raw diet and realized all the essential nutrients that they are missing from just eating kibble. Just as I give my dogs out there the best I want to same thing for my ferrets so that they can live a long and most importantly healthier life than they may lead if continue to eat just kibble.
4. I am more than willing to make this commitment to my ferrets. They are like my children as I have none and I have support and assistance from my wife as well who is commited to helping me.
5. I currently have 5 ferrets. 3 girls and 2 boys. Their names are Miken Easton, Demarini, Salvo, and Mizuno. They are all one to two years old. None of them have health problems now that I am currently aware of. They are not overweight. I fell that they may be a little underweight but I need to re weigh them all. I have had them all since they were babies, about 8-12 weeks old.
6. They currently eat Zupreem food. The one that has no corn in it. They get ferretvitte once or twice a week as well as laxatone. They also love the chicken sticks. I'm not sure of the brand as I am all out. Every once in a while a few of them will eat a tiny bit of chicken baby food as a treat. They have not had soup. I've tried but not had much luck.
7. I haven't fully tried to switch them to a raw diet yet but I have tried to give them chicken and organs before but have not had luck getting them to eat it. They just didn't seem interested at all.
8. I just would like to do the best for my ferrets. They are all amazing and each have their own personality. I am a nurse and I know what can happen when proper nutrients are not received and my ferrets cannot get all the nutrients that they need to lead a healthy life just from Kibble.
9. I have access to a computer or Internet at all times.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program
. In a little while your mentor ( Fretki ) 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: Sftballplya12
1. I have read about a natural diet for ferrets in many different places. I do a lot of research on the Internet and have read several books about ferrets. I want to make sure that I do the best I can for my babies.
2. I am unsure as to what type of diet I would like to switch. I think I have my mind on fully switching to a natural diet as I feel that it is better for them by a long shot. But any advice or mentoring along those lines would be greatly appreciated as well. I am not interested in feeding whole prey though.
3. I have read the benefits to feeding your ferrets a raw diet and realized all the essential nutrients that they are missing from just eating kibble. Just as I give my dogs out there the best I want to same thing for my ferrets so that they can live a long and most importantly healthier life than they may lead if continue to eat just kibble.
4. I am more than willing to make this commitment to my ferrets. They are like my children as I have none and I have support and assistance from my wife as well who is commited to helping me.
5. I currently have 5 ferrets. 3 girls and 2 boys. Their names are Miken Easton, Demarini, Salvo, and Mizuno. They are all one to two years old. None of them have health problems now that I am currently aware of. They are not overweight. I fell that they may be a little underweight but I need to re weigh them all. I have had them all since they were babies, about 8-12 weeks old.
6. They currently eat Zupreem food. The one that has no corn in it. They get ferretvitte once or twice a week as well as laxatone. They also love the chicken sticks. I'm not sure of the brand as I am all out. Every once in a while a few of them will eat a tiny bit of chicken baby food as a treat. They have not had soup. I've tried but not had much luck.
7. I haven't fully tried to switch them to a raw diet yet but I have tried to give them chicken and organs before but have not had luck getting them to eat it. They just didn't seem interested at all.
8. I just would like to do the best for my ferrets. They are all amazing and each have their own personality. I am a nurse and I know what can happen when proper nutrients are not received and my ferrets cannot get all the nutrients that they need to lead a healthy life just from Kibble.
9. I have access to a computer or Internet at all times.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program
. In a little while your mentor ( Fretki ) 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
