Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2016 20:53:52 GMT -5
Name:
HF Forum Username: Kiwii Kitten
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
yes
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets? online and reading up on them, also here
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 do a frankenprey diet, and whole prey
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet? Its a lot healthier for them
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?
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?
2 ferrets:
10k
almost a year
male
No health problems at all
Had him since he was 8 weeks old.
Sophie
Alost 8 months
Female
No health problems
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Marshal ferret food.
sometimes coconut oil.
They are on the soup stage.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Sophie is a meanie and is suborn
10k is sweet and pretty laid back.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer? Everyday all day!
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
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?
yes.
1. Ferret's name: 10k
2. Ferret's weight: 2.7 pounds.
3. Ferret has eaten: about 4 tea spoons (first try at raw)
4. Stools on various proteins: not sure yet.
5. Activity levels: very active played for about 2 hours.
6. Weekly menu: raw soup
1. Ferret's name: Sophie.
2. Ferret's weight: 1.4 pounds.
3. Ferret has eaten: about 2 1/2 tea spoons (first try at raw)
4. Stools on various proteins: not sure yet.
5. Activity levels: very active played for about 2 hours.
6. Weekly menu: raw soup
But they're both of them 
They appear to be making a good start, Sophie will likely start to copy 10k soon 