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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 10:48:16 GMT -5
I think this recipe is meant for one ferret, however the 8 oz would do well for all of your ferrets. If they do eat it all, you can make another batch. Sometimes ferrets eat more during the start of the switch, so if they do eat it all, feel free to give some more. Eventually you'll figure out how much they eat roughly per meal so that can make prepping easier. On average, an adult male ferret would eat around 2-6 ounces per meal, where an adult female roughly around 1-3 ounces per meal. Sometimes it varies because every ferret is unique.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 18:01:51 GMT -5
I recorded a video on how it went. I have to wait for the husband to go to work to upload it. However everyone ate a little bit. Spoopy more than the rest.
I even got my most stubborn to eat some. I didn't force them to eat alot, however I did place a bowl within their cage for them to refer to. I wasn't sure whether to refill their kibble so I didn't
Jack was eating when I woke up so he was full by the time the food was ready. I didn't want to disturb his eating due to his Insulinoma, but I removed the bowl when he was done
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 18:15:17 GMT -5
That's a really great start! Especially the stubborn ones. You don't need to force it too much on them anyway. I find that its far better to just take your time or try in small amounts first. It's the most stress free thing to do.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 18:26:57 GMT -5
First thing she did (the stubborn Loki) when I put the bowl in her cage was flip it. So out came the velcro!
I just had to hold her in front the plate and she finally took a few nibbles
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 18:40:50 GMT -5
Typical ferret "This was not what I ordered!" Cheeky Loki! :heehee:
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 19:10:10 GMT -5
Here is the video!
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Post by katt on Feb 23, 2016 19:26:20 GMT -5
That's is a FANTASTIC start!!!! Often it cane take muuuuch longer before they will even pic it without gagging. lmao They did great! Also, if you have leftover soup you can freeze it in ice cubes for easy thawing later.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 19:30:42 GMT -5
I'll have to find an ice cube tray or buy one! But so far so good, they return to the bowl to eat it as well
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Post by katt on Feb 23, 2016 19:51:54 GMT -5
I'll have to find an ice cube tray or buy one! But so far so good, they return to the bowl to eat it as well What about Loki?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 20:03:56 GMT -5
She returned to the as well, though tried to flip it when she was done, she's so cheeky
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 22:49:17 GMT -5
Jack finally had a go at the soup and ate most of his serving, plus taking his medicine. He'll probably be the easiest to transition, hes a piggy
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 22:58:48 GMT -5
Fantastic start! It was fun seeing them try the soup. Some seemed quite eager so thats promising. Molly is such a lovely colour! I adore all of them, so precious. If Jack is the easiest to transition, that would so good for him and you for sure! I don't like handling organs either. I can handle liver, and heart (which is a muscle btw), but Kidney is my limit. uck!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 23:16:34 GMT -5
I was wondering if I should still give them kibble? and how many times a day should I offer them the soup?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 23:39:02 GMT -5
It might not be a good idea to remove straight away. The best way is to remove it gradually. You can offer the soup any time of the day if you would like just as long as the kibble and soup meals are not too close together. For example, around lunch time, or maybe you could do soup in the morning, then leave the kibble at night. Then the more they eat the soup then you can remove it completely.
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Post by katt on Feb 24, 2016 2:19:37 GMT -5
Yep - like Machan said, sometimes it takes a little time. The biggest thing is you need to be confident that ALL of them are eating the soup willingly, and eating enough. If one is just barely licking it you don't want them to go hungry by removing the kibble too early. That said, as soon as they are all eating it willingly on their own (without needing mommy to entice or hold them), and eating enough - ditch the kibble. I personally tend to approach it as the sooner the kibble is gone the better. But Extra-especially for your little insu boy you absolutely MUST know he will eat the soup on his own before completely removing the kibble - OR you need to be willing to hand feed him every few hours. The last thing we want is a crash - him eating *something* is imperative. And seriously - you are off to an amazing start.
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