Post by Heather on Jan 20, 2017 22:18:58 GMT -5
Name: Kara
HF Forum Username: kattadragon
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: Yes, I am 35
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets? about 6 years ago, I just had no idea how to make it balanced, about three month ago I heard this forum mentioned on youtube.
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.
Whole prey (frozen most likely, I only have one real hunter) frankenprey
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Better health for ferrets, less poop is nice too!!
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 necessary time commitment?
Oh yes. Comments have been said that people keep pets they are similar to, and I have had stubborn little ferrets for 15 ish years.
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?
Jack: 5 years old, male, no known health problems, I have had him 9 months. Jezzy: 4.5 year old female, no know health problems, I have had her for 9 months. Bill: 5 years old, teeth need to be cleaned by vet (scheduling problems), five years. Tiny: 4 year old female, no know health problems, I have had her for 4 years.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
We are currently on the thick soup stage of the transition. There are occasionally chunk meals that get a little attention. Raw eggs are treats
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
We are currently doing it!!!
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I have a full life, so I am not always as punctual with things as I would like to be.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Opps!!! ended up under number 12
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
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor (Sveta), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun :cup: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username: kattadragon
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: Yes, I am 35
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets? about 6 years ago, I just had no idea how to make it balanced, about three month ago I heard this forum mentioned on youtube.
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.
Whole prey (frozen most likely, I only have one real hunter) frankenprey
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Better health for ferrets, less poop is nice too!!
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 necessary time commitment?
Oh yes. Comments have been said that people keep pets they are similar to, and I have had stubborn little ferrets for 15 ish years.
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?
Jack: 5 years old, male, no known health problems, I have had him 9 months. Jezzy: 4.5 year old female, no know health problems, I have had her for 9 months. Bill: 5 years old, teeth need to be cleaned by vet (scheduling problems), five years. Tiny: 4 year old female, no know health problems, I have had her for 4 years.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
We are currently on the thick soup stage of the transition. There are occasionally chunk meals that get a little attention. Raw eggs are treats
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
We are currently doing it!!!
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I have a full life, so I am not always as punctual with things as I would like to be.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Every day
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Opps!!! ended up under number 12
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
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor (Sveta), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun :cup: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao