Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2016 8:07:04 GMT -5
Name:
HF Forum Username:
NJohnson
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
45
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Reading the internet and speaking with another ferret owner who suggested that I go raw.
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 really sure what would be best for them, I don't know if they will eat whole prey they are so picky. I just want the best nutrition I can provide for them.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I feel that it is healthier for them and I want the best 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, I am willing to make the time commitment. They aren't pets to me they are my babies and an important part of our family.
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 4 ferrets: Serene is 1yr, Riley is 1 yr. 4 mos., Shadow is 10 mos., and I have a rescue and I don't know how old he is, he looks a little over a year. I have one that is a good weight but I feel that the others are under weight.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I feed them Raw Instinct, they get salmon oil, three of them eat egg yolk but Shadow won't touch it, and they get freeze dried turkey liver. My Shadow won't touch that either. The only treats he will eat are the Marshalls Bandits but I quit feeding them to him due to the sugar content.
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?
Nothing really, just that I am passionate when it comes to my ferrets and I want the best for them.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Daily
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
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz45r17NTbZ
HF Forum Username:
NJohnson
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
45
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Reading the internet and speaking with another ferret owner who suggested that I go raw.
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 really sure what would be best for them, I don't know if they will eat whole prey they are so picky. I just want the best nutrition I can provide for them.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I feel that it is healthier for them and I want the best 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, I am willing to make the time commitment. They aren't pets to me they are my babies and an important part of our family.
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 4 ferrets: Serene is 1yr, Riley is 1 yr. 4 mos., Shadow is 10 mos., and I have a rescue and I don't know how old he is, he looks a little over a year. I have one that is a good weight but I feel that the others are under weight.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I feed them Raw Instinct, they get salmon oil, three of them eat egg yolk but Shadow won't touch it, and they get freeze dried turkey liver. My Shadow won't touch that either. The only treats he will eat are the Marshalls Bandits but I quit feeding them to him due to the sugar content.
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?
Nothing really, just that I am passionate when it comes to my ferrets and I want the best for them.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Daily
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
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz45r17NTbZ