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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 19:41:35 GMT -5
So, I've been busy reading all the stuff that I can about switching, but I've got couple questions about the Frankenprey diet. 1) I saw that generally, you can balance this with alternative meals like whole prey. Is this required? 2) Would it have it's own category in the menu ("Alternative") or would be under "bone in"/"organs"/"muscle"? 3) It's said that you need at least three different proteins in a weekly menu...can this same menu be on repeat (every day have the same plan) if it's adjusted accordingly for their poop? (For example, the same beef-chicken-pork rotation each time, with the same cuts as well.)
(All hypothetical, of course.)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 20:06:02 GMT -5
So, I've been busy reading all the stuff that I can about switching, but I've got couple questions about the Frankenprey diet. 1) I saw that generally, you can balance this with alternative meals like whole prey. Is this required? 2) Would it have it's own category in the menu ("Alternative") or would be under "bone in"/"organs"/"muscle"? 3) It's said that you need at least three different proteins in a weekly menu...can this same menu be on repeat (every day have the same plan) if it's adjusted accordingly for their poop? (For example, the same beef-chicken-pork rotation each time, with the same cuts as well.) (All hypothetical, of course.) 1. No you don't have to use whole prey. You can solely just use the Frankenprey diet or you can supplement with some whole prey into the weekly menu. 2. The whole prey would be considered a bone in i beleive. Whole prey is completely balanced all in one. If you fed solely just whole prey you wouldn't need to supplement with extra organs etc. 3. Your weekly menu can be repeated yes. Generally the recommendation is at least 3 proteins but we do encourage more so that they get more different things to eat and it covers more bases. It also lessens the boredom of the same food over an dover again if you switch it up. We generally also recommend the fattier cuts of animals because that is where ferrets get all of their energy.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 20:08:05 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:28:46 GMT -5
Much thanks for the quick and informative reply On the topic of whole prey, what kinds can they eat? (Mice, chicks, etc). Is there any certain whole prey or raw meat I should stay away from? If I fed mice, how many do you think would be appropriate? (2 ferrets)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:44:06 GMT -5
Much thanks for the quick and informative reply On the topic of whole prey, what kinds can they eat? (Mice, chicks, etc). Is there any certain whole prey or raw meat I should stay away from? If I fed mice, how many do you think would be appropriate? (2 ferrets) Of course! Whole prey can be a variety of things. Mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats. Chicks and pinkies are ment for snacks. The recommendation on those are once every other week I beleive so 2 a month for chicks anyways. Even though you would be feeding whole prey you still need at least 3 varieties of protein. On the topic of how many it really depends on how old your babies are and what sex they are. Generally babies actually eat a lot more so keep that in mind. They are tummies with teeth. You could probably substitute 2 or 3 mice in a week with the regular Frankenprey menu. Just look at the table Celene made to see how much of what you need to feed after you plan out the whole prey part of your menu. Variety is just the biggest thing we recommend on top of it being balanced. So it really just depends on what you want to feed.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:47:03 GMT -5
It's easier to answer questions when I have an idea of what your goal is. Like do you just want to feed a mix of whole prey and the Frankenprey meal plan or would you want to do whole prey the whole week? Or just a Frankenprey menu.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:54:11 GMT -5
It's easier to answer questions when I have an idea of what your goal is. Like do you just want to feed a mix of whole prey and the Frankenprey meal plan or would you want to do whole prey the whole week? Or just a Frankenprey menu. I'm currently trying to figure that out myself; I'm trying to get information about it so I can decide. As for right now, I'm thinking about maybe doing a Frankenprey menu with the occansional whole prey subbed in. The deciding factor would be what I can find around locally. I know a few reptile places sell whole prey, and they can be ordered online. As for the stuff in Frankenprey diets, I'm going to have to do some research around town.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 23:07:22 GMT -5
Just make sure to source liver and another secreting organ if you can more that's great too. The more the merrier different secreting organs have a little different nutritional values. Make sure to try and source an Asian store they always have organs,quail and exotic meats. We also have the mentoring program so you can sign up there for help switching your kids over when you are ready. It doesn't hurt at all to feed whole prey at all. It's technically the ideal diet for a ferret. It replicates everything in the wild. Also make sure to get whole prey from reputable places Haretoday.com is a great place if you can't find meats to complete your menu you can order from them. They have everyth I ng you will need.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 23:09:05 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 12:06:29 GMT -5
Aha! That's going to be bookmarked for reference, and probably opened a dozen different different times throughout this adventure. I have to admit, I wasn't aware you could order raw meat online! That makes things so much easier now. Thank you, thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 12:12:50 GMT -5
You are welcome. I buy from Hare Today because the city I live in doesn't have enough meat sources. It's much easier to order online and get exactly what I want.
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