Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2015 16:09:11 GMT -5
A note that this will be updated in a few days when I get my new girl. So excited!
Name:
Mia
HF Forum Username:
amelily
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Yes!
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
From here! I hadn't considered it at all until I joined for advice on everything else.
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 fully switch to a frankenprey diet.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
From what I have seen here they truly benefit from it. I wouldn't want to deny them the best quality diet.
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 neccessary time commitment?
I have had a busy summer but have now landed in a moment in time where it is possible.
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?
Reshi is a 13 month old boy. Coming out of the baby fat winter he seems skinny to me, but it has been a stable weight all summer. I've had him since the end of September.
Lily is an 8 month old girl. She is healthy but deaf to some degree. I have had her since April.
Newbie to come!
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
They used to be on Zupreem. I had transitioned them to Orijen Cat & Kitten and started the raw soup yesterday. They still get the kibble at night
Occassionally they get an Authority Dental Treat.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. But, for the last couple months we have been offering them bits of raw meat before we started cooking it for ourselves.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Reshi gobbles down anything he can get. Lily has always been quite picky and not super enthused about the meat we offered but has been loving the raw soup.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Every day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Reshi, unimpressed I just woke him up to take a good photo:
Lily, sleepy head
Momma's chunky raw soup is delicious (This was after half the plate)
11. 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?
I have a kitchen scale. There are multiple Asian and Halal markets in my area so I haven't had a problem finding things.
Name:
Mia
HF Forum Username:
amelily
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Yes!
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
From here! I hadn't considered it at all until I joined for advice on everything else.
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 fully switch to a frankenprey diet.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
From what I have seen here they truly benefit from it. I wouldn't want to deny them the best quality diet.
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 neccessary time commitment?
I have had a busy summer but have now landed in a moment in time where it is possible.
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?
Reshi is a 13 month old boy. Coming out of the baby fat winter he seems skinny to me, but it has been a stable weight all summer. I've had him since the end of September.
Lily is an 8 month old girl. She is healthy but deaf to some degree. I have had her since April.
Newbie to come!
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
They used to be on Zupreem. I had transitioned them to Orijen Cat & Kitten and started the raw soup yesterday. They still get the kibble at night
Occassionally they get an Authority Dental Treat.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. But, for the last couple months we have been offering them bits of raw meat before we started cooking it for ourselves.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Reshi gobbles down anything he can get. Lily has always been quite picky and not super enthused about the meat we offered but has been loving the raw soup.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Every day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Reshi, unimpressed I just woke him up to take a good photo:
Lily, sleepy head
Momma's chunky raw soup is delicious (This was after half the plate)
11. 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?
I have a kitchen scale. There are multiple Asian and Halal markets in my area so I haven't had a problem finding things.