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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2011 11:24:41 GMT -5
I am feeding my ferrets the raw soup but don't know exactly what amount to give them. I started freezing them in ice cube trays and give them about one cube each twice a day. Now, in my opinion that doesn't sound right, I am now thinking about two cubes, twice a day. What does everyone think?
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Post by suds on May 22, 2011 13:05:14 GMT -5
what else are they eating ? just the soupie ?
If you are giveing soupies for switching them . my rule of thumb is if they chow down on one cube and still look for then I would increaase untill they get there fill .. if lot is left over then decrease it the next feeding .... you will find its a never ending circle trying to find the perfect amount of foods ferts will eat at any given day
good luck
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2011 13:46:38 GMT -5
In general ferrets eat 1-3 oz a day for females and 2-5 oz a day for males. During the beginning of the switch they will eat a ton more, so just feed until they aren't hungry any more
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Post by Sherry on May 22, 2011 14:42:32 GMT -5
Agreed- if they are taking it all, just keep adding for now. They'll let you know when they've had enough  And if they are taking it willingly, time to thicken the soup! |
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Post by miamiferret2 on May 22, 2011 14:46:54 GMT -5
I just feed as much as he'll eat and either save the rest for later or give the rest to the dog. My ferret is about 10 months old. He eats a lot. For example, on the caseys hidden pantry site I believe they indicate that ferrets typically eat 1 Stella & chewys freeze dried patty per day. My ferret is currently eating 2 (sometimes more) per day. I'm not putting him on a diet. They don't have long lives anyway. Let him eat as much as he wants & be happy.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2011 10:07:55 GMT -5
Thank you everyone, I gave them as much as they wanted and now I think I have found out how much they need.
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Post by Sherry on May 23, 2011 13:31:36 GMT -5
And don't forget- once they get used to the new diet, their appetites will start to go through the roof for a couple of months!
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2011 10:27:15 GMT -5
Haha, I have already noticed that, thank you for the heads up though!
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