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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 9:41:36 GMT -5
Beef mince, lambs heart and cows liver blended with a touch of water into a smooth paste.
Angus had approx 1tsp and went back to bed
Ace had approx 2tbsp with no encouragement and wanted more.
Duchess screwed up her face, rubbed some on her gum and she proceeded to kick the living day lights out of us.
Pebbles also screwed her face up and kept watch for the police while duchess killed us.
Left it an hour tried again with no avail. Made the cat some red salmon for her switch, dropped some on a saucer with pebbles who ate like shed been homeless for years.
Woke duchess up for the second time, if looks could kill I'd be dead twice now, she was not impressed and i didn't push her as I kinda feel attached to my hands.
Will try again with her later.
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Post by Sherry on Jul 7, 2016 9:49:46 GMT -5
 Sounds like your best bet with your Duchess is going to be grab, dab nose, let go, repeat in 5 minutes for a couple of days
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 10:13:14 GMT -5
Sounds like your best bet with your Duchess is going to be grab, dab nose, let go, repeat in 5 minutes for a couple of days She has always been a stubborn mare so I will keep on her, but she is a mini Freddy Kruger haha |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 10:31:31 GMT -5
One small thing that really helps is to pick a new protein and then offer it for the next few days.
Put a towel on your lap and then put Your little girl or your Alpha on your lap. Hand feed her and try for "just one more bite". The others will watch and follow.
Beef is a strong flavor for them so be gentle and patient. It does take time.
Think of a two year old being offered something healthy as opposed to a Happy Meal. You simply have to find the right coaxing trick.
Some like it cold and some like the attention from you. You can add a little water to make a gravy or you can use a colorful baby spoon which mine love.
Just be patient and keep on asking questions. We've all found tricks that work for each of our special finicky fuzzies.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 11:00:55 GMT -5
One small thing that really helps is to pick a new protein and then offer it for the next few days. Put a towel on your lap and then put Your little girl or your Alpha on your lap. Hand feed her and try for "just one more bite". The others will watch and follow. Beef is a strong flavor for them so be gentle and patient. It does take time. Think of a two year old being offered something healthy as opposed to a Happy Meal. You simply have to find the right coaxing trick. Some like it cold and some like the attention from you. You can add a little water to make a gravy or you can use a colorful baby spoon which mine love. Just be patient and keep on asking questions. We've all found tricks that work for each of our special finicky fuzzies. :wave3: I've got coloured spoons as well haha, I'll keep trying with her as a few years back we had the same problem getting her to eat baby chicks. I might try a chicken thigh instead of the mince as she does love that. I did find with my old boy before he passed, if I watered it down and syringed it he would take it  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 11:07:26 GMT -5
It took duchess 3 years with me to stop going down to the bone so she will give up resisting me before I give you changing her diet Maybe I'll do with her what I did with my kids, if you don't eat it you'll get it for breakfast  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 11:28:30 GMT -5
One small thing that really helps is to pick a new protein and then offer it for the next few days. Put a towel on your lap and then put Your little girl or your Alpha on your lap. Hand feed her and try for "just one more bite". The others will watch and follow. Beef is a strong flavor for them so be gentle and patient. It does take time. Think of a two year old being offered something healthy as opposed to a Happy Meal. You simply have to find the right coaxing trick. Some like it cold and some like the attention from you. You can add a little water to make a gravy or you can use a colorful baby spoon which mine love. Just be patient and keep on asking questions. We've all found tricks that work for each of our special finicky fuzzies. :wave3: I've got coloured spoons as well haha, I'll keep trying with her as a few years back we had the same problem getting her to eat baby chicks. I might try a chicken thigh instead of the mince as she does love that. I did find with my old boy before he passed, if I watered it down and syringed it he would take it Excellent job Ferrenting. I love that you pay so much attention and are working so hard with our special and finicky little fuzzies. You're doing great! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 12:34:00 GMT -5
I've got coloured spoons as well haha, I'll keep trying with her as a few years back we had the same problem getting her to eat baby chicks. I might try a chicken thigh instead of the mince as she does love that. I did find with my old boy before he passed, if I watered it down and syringed it he would take it Excellent job Ferrenting. I love that you pay so much attention and are working so hard with our special and finicky little fuzzies. You're doing great! The thing with me is I have more time for animals than I do with humans haha. The other problem maybe is because I'm still grieving for our first ferret who recently passed, the others maybe picking up the signals |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 12:40:06 GMT -5
Grieving is the hardest part of being a ferrent. The others will also grieve. Ferrets build bonds and truly miss their friends when they are gone.
Give yourself time and someday you will remember your boy with more laughter than tears.
I also have more time for my fuzzies than humans simply because they bring me much more joy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 14:59:36 GMT -5
its watching his gf running around aimlessly thats a killer, we just need to give her and his brothers extra love until this little baby arrives, then he will wear all of them out hopefully
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 15:05:05 GMT -5
They never forget a lost loved one and neither will you.
Bringing in a baby will help. Let them learn to love him and build your own bond with him.
It takes a bit of time and they will want to teach him who is in charge and you'll have a blast watching but as you already know, give the baby some safe places and let him explore his new home.
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