Post by Heather on Mar 20, 2016 23:06:42 GMT -5
Name:
Desie
HF Forum Username: desiebeaer
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
yes i am 21 years old.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
A private breeder i recently contacted.
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 am not quite sure.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Because i want a healthier alternative for my babies. Anything that is better for them makes me happy.
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?
I have two ferrets.
Minnie is 2 years old. I've had Minnie since she was about six weeks old.
Binxi is a year and a half old. I've had Binxie since she was about three months old.
both are female and both are healthy (just were at the vet last month) The vet said they were at a healthy weight.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
They ultimate 8 in 1 ferret food.
I have introduced whole prey, minced meat, and now egg yolk.
Binxie has already eaten part of a mouse and egg yolk but isn't really a fan of the minced meat.
Minnie so far has had egg yolk and minced meat she won't go near the mouse yet.
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?
Binxi is from a private breeder she was fixed at 6 months.
Minnie however was fixed around three weeks and i got her from petco and she is a marshalls ferret.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
everyday i come on and check emails and accounts.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Binxi Minnie
(I will post more updated pictures these were just the clearest ones i had and they are from about five months ago)
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, wegman's meat department allows you to make special request and also weis and giant which is where i picked up chicken gizzards and hearts the other day.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor (FireAngel), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
Desie
HF Forum Username: desiebeaer
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
yes i am 21 years old.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
A private breeder i recently contacted.
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 am not quite sure.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Because i want a healthier alternative for my babies. Anything that is better for them makes me happy.
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?
I have two ferrets.
Minnie is 2 years old. I've had Minnie since she was about six weeks old.
Binxi is a year and a half old. I've had Binxie since she was about three months old.
both are female and both are healthy (just were at the vet last month) The vet said they were at a healthy weight.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
They ultimate 8 in 1 ferret food.
I have introduced whole prey, minced meat, and now egg yolk.
Binxie has already eaten part of a mouse and egg yolk but isn't really a fan of the minced meat.
Minnie so far has had egg yolk and minced meat she won't go near the mouse yet.
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?
Binxi is from a private breeder she was fixed at 6 months.
Minnie however was fixed around three weeks and i got her from petco and she is a marshalls ferret.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
everyday i come on and check emails and accounts.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Binxi Minnie
(I will post more updated pictures these were just the clearest ones i had and they are from about five months ago)
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, wegman's meat department allows you to make special request and also weis and giant which is where i picked up chicken gizzards and hearts the other day.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor (FireAngel), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao