Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 10:18:25 GMT -5
Name: Erica
HF Forum Username:
avonladyerica
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
yes, Nov. 14 1989
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Facebook group referral
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 to a FrankenPrey diet (I don't know that I could stomach whole prey)
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is the only thing out there that fully meets his dietary needs. It is cheaper in the long run.
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 work at home (hence the name AvonLadyErica) so I have tons of time, I spent the better half of yesterday cutting up beef heart. hahaha. I also understand the switch can be a lot of work and it may take several months. Things seem to be going pretty quickly and easily for Hobbs, but I am still here filling out this form.
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?
only one.
Hobbs, 6 months, Male, none that I know of, just underweight for a male. 1.6lbs , about a week.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I have started transitioning him over to a frankenprey diet. when he came to me he was eating Dumor small animal Advanced Diet Ferret food (Vitamin Enriched with poultry and fish flavors plus whole grains) along with Vita-Sol Liquid Multi-Vitamin in his water. He is now eating Meat chunks, So far he loves Chicken Liver, he will tolerate Chicken Muscle meat and likes Beef Heart. I will be seeing how he likes bone in meat soon.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. This is my first attempt.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
We recently discovered that Hobbs is indeed deaf, I don't know if this makes any difference to food, but thought I would add it in case something needs to be approached differently.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I can't get it to work right now.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
yes, I have a kitchen gram scale that weighs in grams and lbs.
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, I have met the post requirements and I have a scale (mentioned above) I have two local grocers where I can get chicken and beef hearts and livers (gizzards if I want them) I am working on a third protein (but don't count me out for that- I am tenacious, resourceful and determined)
TRANSITION THREAD: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/21913/hobbs-transition-thread?page=1
HF Forum Username:
avonladyerica
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
yes, Nov. 14 1989
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Facebook group referral
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 to a FrankenPrey diet (I don't know that I could stomach whole prey)
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is the only thing out there that fully meets his dietary needs. It is cheaper in the long run.
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 work at home (hence the name AvonLadyErica) so I have tons of time, I spent the better half of yesterday cutting up beef heart. hahaha. I also understand the switch can be a lot of work and it may take several months. Things seem to be going pretty quickly and easily for Hobbs, but I am still here filling out this form.
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?
only one.
Hobbs, 6 months, Male, none that I know of, just underweight for a male. 1.6lbs , about a week.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I have started transitioning him over to a frankenprey diet. when he came to me he was eating Dumor small animal Advanced Diet Ferret food (Vitamin Enriched with poultry and fish flavors plus whole grains) along with Vita-Sol Liquid Multi-Vitamin in his water. He is now eating Meat chunks, So far he loves Chicken Liver, he will tolerate Chicken Muscle meat and likes Beef Heart. I will be seeing how he likes bone in meat soon.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. This is my first attempt.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
We recently discovered that Hobbs is indeed deaf, I don't know if this makes any difference to food, but thought I would add it in case something needs to be approached differently.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I can't get it to work right now.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
yes, I have a kitchen gram scale that weighs in grams and lbs.
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, I have met the post requirements and I have a scale (mentioned above) I have two local grocers where I can get chicken and beef hearts and livers (gizzards if I want them) I am working on a third protein (but don't count me out for that- I am tenacious, resourceful and determined)
TRANSITION THREAD: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/21913/hobbs-transition-thread?page=1