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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 20:22:19 GMT -5
We have been transitioning our ferrets on a raw diet now for 4 days. Two out of the three have taken very well to the soup and are even eating pinky sized cuts in the soup as well. I have noticed a lot of funky poo which has been discussed already to be normal for the next 3 weeks to 2 months but one of our two who has taken well to the raw has had straight diarrhea the last two hours she has been up (I've had to clean up accidents 6 different times now and each one becomes more liquified). Could this be caused from an allergic reaction to the chicken (all purchased from our local butcher). Any advice or tips would be of much help. I have been reading about anal prolapse and allergies and want to prevent both for our fuzz butts. Still waiting on a mentor so need help please. Thank you so much!!!
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on May 10, 2016 21:20:30 GMT -5
I have one who can not eat chicken even chicken with bones turns to diarrhea and a pile of bones. Matter of fact--she has a problem with all feathered protein. I have her on rodents---African Soft Furred rats, mice, and the large white rats. It can be a little expensive (shipping) I purchase from Perfect Prey.
Maybe some of the mentors will discuss what to do.
Just a note--- even organic chicken made no difference.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2016 9:18:18 GMT -5
Just called our butcher to verify that their chicken products weren't treated or processed in any way and they were NOT...So may be an allergy. Will keep an eye on our fuzz butts definitely and will be incorporating a new protein ASAP to see if that helps. I was also given advice to add pure pumpkin to the soupie to help aid in stomach upset and harden up the stools on the FB Holistic Ferret page.
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Post by Sherry on May 11, 2016 9:23:39 GMT -5
A chicken sensitivity is very common with some. And your most likely culprit. For the soup stage, try using a different protein entirely.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2016 9:41:49 GMT -5
A chicken sensitivity is very common with some. And your most likely culprit. For the soup stage, try using a different protein entirely. What protein do you suggest on using next? Can you give me a few options just in case I don't have access to one. I know we can get quail and Cornish hen (have to pre-order though). We may have to take a trip to the Asian market in the city. |
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on May 11, 2016 11:25:28 GMT -5
You can use any meat--- Turkey(legs r pretty reasonable. You can cut meat off of them) Pork chops, pork roast, deer, rabbit, squirrel . You can get guinea pig from Hare Today. Hare Today has lamb kidneys and lamb liver as well as turkey hearts and gizzards and grinds. Some people buy from Rodent Pro. Check Farmers Market for organs and meats as well. If you r in USA, Walmart has cornish hen from Tyson, but it may be too close a protein to be different from chicken. You can give it a try, tho. Frog legs, shrimp, and shell fish---if you can get them to eat it. As you said quail from Asian store. All meat from grocery store should have no additives, seasoning, or preservatives---just plain. hare-today.com/www.rodentpro.com/?gclid=CjwKEAjwsMu5BRD7t57R1P2HwBgSJABrtj-RTDqvdBcQvbHb2HATxpW5GUTc-AtOnC7pP5hHuxxmFhoCYoDw_wcBI paid almost $30 for a 3 lb rabbit from a farm a couple weeks ago  ( Try Rodent Pro and Hare Today) Hubby said, we will start raising our own  ) The ribs are nice to give ferrets--legs too dense for mine unless it is a small rabbit. Maybe if it was not dressed out, I could have gotten it cheaper. |
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Post by Sherry on May 12, 2016 10:00:35 GMT -5
Abby is right  Any unaltered protein you can get hold of is fine. |
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