Well, I'm taking the plunge!

[fuzzyferrey]

As soon as I get this job My ferrets are 5 years old and have been on kibble their whole life. A while ago I did purchase a feeder mouse, and Squishy (the female) killed it instantly but didn't seem interested after it was dead. She would play with it though if you dangled it and made it move. I want to start stocking up, anything I'm missing from my list?
This is my whole list, I am switching 2 large dogs and 7 cats as well as the two ferrets

Chicken:
backs, necks, thighs, hearts, gizzards, kidneys
Beef:
ground, ribs, hearts
Venison:
livers (its all I can get right now, but I hope to actually get some meat this hunting season)
Rabbit
whole carcasses, organs and all

What am I missing? Should I buy a supplement for them? When should I file for a mentor? I won't be starting work until July.

[fearless]

Whenever your ready to switch I would file for a mentor.

Also ground eggshells come in handy till they get the hang of things.
Baby food squash or canned pumpkin.

[katt]

I would look into other meats too like pork, turkey, duck, game hen, etc. The more variety they can get the better.

Also, check out the mentor program and sign up for a mentor when you are ready to switch. The switching process can be tricky - most ferrets who have imprinted on kibble can be pretty stubborn. A mentor will help guide you through each step, and help you ensure that they are on a properly balanced and varied diet.

Good luck and congrats!

And welcome to the forum!

[Deleted]

Welcome! Sign up as soon as your ready to make the switch. And stocking up now is a great idea

[Sherry]

Only thing I'd add to your list if you can is chicken livers as well. Mainly for an initial soup.
Good luck, and we'll keep an eye out for you in the mentoring list
And please, in the interim, tell us about your little ones, and post some pics ;D