Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2016 18:09:25 GMT -5
I have frozen the soup and I have one cube of it (approx. 1 tablespoon) thawing for her dinner tonight. The consistency is semi thick. I also used bone meal instead of eggshell powder. I am thawing her soup cube in the fridge in a small Tupperware with a paper towel on top.
Application:
Name:
Brooke
HF Forum Username:
brookeallen
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I am 18, turning 19 in April
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Here on the forum
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 want to fully switch her. I'd like to stick to the frankenprey diet although I might occasionally give her a frozen pinky (assuming she'd take it)
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It's the best thing for her. I want her to be as healthy as possible and live a long life.
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 home almost all day every day and I am extremely committed no matter how stubborn she might be
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 one, her name is Piper and she is two. No health problems, she weighs 1.6 lbs. and I've had her since she was 4 months UPDATE: We just got another one. We've named him Henry and the lady said he is 9 months. He is EXTREMELY thin and was covered in fleas (with bathed him in warm water and gave him flea medicine) we want to switch him to raw as well.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Her last meal was kibble but I took it away from her. I have the soup made and I am going to give it to her tonight
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No Piper is my first ferret
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I am completely 110% committed to switching her. I do ask a lot of questions but only because I want to make SURE that I am doing everything correctly.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
All day, Every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes.
12. 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.
Application:
Name:
Brooke
HF Forum Username:
brookeallen
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I am 18, turning 19 in April
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Here on the forum
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 want to fully switch her. I'd like to stick to the frankenprey diet although I might occasionally give her a frozen pinky (assuming she'd take it)
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It's the best thing for her. I want her to be as healthy as possible and live a long life.
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 home almost all day every day and I am extremely committed no matter how stubborn she might be
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 one, her name is Piper and she is two. No health problems, she weighs 1.6 lbs. and I've had her since she was 4 months UPDATE: We just got another one. We've named him Henry and the lady said he is 9 months. He is EXTREMELY thin and was covered in fleas (with bathed him in warm water and gave him flea medicine) we want to switch him to raw as well.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Her last meal was kibble but I took it away from her. I have the soup made and I am going to give it to her tonight
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No Piper is my first ferret
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I am completely 110% committed to switching her. I do ask a lot of questions but only because I want to make SURE that I am doing everything correctly.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
All day, Every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes.
12. 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.
