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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 0:53:03 GMT -5
Oh... FYI they only have their kibble for 6 hours over night and then a few hours in the afternoon, because I feel they are starving if they don't eat any of the soup by themselves With you with holding food like that, have you had vet checks to make sure you don't have any underlying issues like insulinoma? [brl] And yes, they are fine. Should I not take the kibble away? I feel as if they are hungry they will eat the meat.... But doesn't seem like that's the case since they will only eat the soup off my finger.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 0:55:49 GMT -5
Trying to get them on Orijen on top of getting them on raw is going to make their tummy more upset in my honest opinion the orijen isn't needed because you don't want to try and switch them to a different kibble on top of switching to raw. I would stick with the marshalls and push for the raw feedings. How thick is your soup you are feeding? OK. I won't try the Orijen. The soup I made the last time was a little bit thicker... Not too soupy. They seem to like it better a little thicker and I know they are getting more of the meat that way.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 0:56:32 GMT -5
What are all of the treats and oils you use for them? WOLF eats the Nbone sticks and they both get a tiny bit of the ferretvite, but I am not buying either of those anymore. I have coconut oil and am working on getting salmon oil... Not sure if they will even like it though because they don't like fish. Do they like coconut oil?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 0:59:28 GMT -5
WOLF eats the Nbone sticks and they both get a tiny bit of the ferretvite, but I am not buying either of those anymore. I have coconut oil and am working on getting salmon oil... Not sure if they will even like it though because they don't like fish. Do they like coconut oil? WOLF loves the coconut oil, Sophie, not so much. I am trying to give that instead of the ferretvite because it is almost gone. Sophie has been picky her whole life. Human food doesn't even phase her, but my other two some things they would come for, but I never give them human food. Rip Wowwonk. I did give them raisins before I knew they were horrible for them. They haven't had them in over a month.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:00:31 GMT -5
If you are planning on trying the soup just take the kibble away 2 to 3 hours before trying the raw sometimes mixing them can cause upset tummies Also, kibble doesn't have a lot of nutrition, a ferret that eats kibble needs to "graze" to get the most nutrition they can. So the only time I want you to withhold food is 2 to 3 hours before feeding them soup.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:01:25 GMT -5
Does Sophie like the olive oil?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:08:07 GMT -5
Does Sophie like the olive oil? No She is very picky. Any reads that I've ever bought she wouldn't touch. I think she will be a lot harder to switch, but I know we can do this!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:10:51 GMT -5
How long should I leave the soup in their cage? I've been trying it twice a day. Once in the morning when they are in their cage and then at night time. I'm only putting a tablespoon or so at a time, and put it on my finger until they don't want anymore and then leave it in the cage, and end up feeding the leftovers to the cat.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:21:02 GMT -5
How long should I leave the soup in their cage? I've been trying it twice a day. Once in the morning when they are in their cage and then at night time. I'm only putting a tablespoon or so at a time, and put it on my finger until they don't want anymore and then leave it in the cage, and end up feeding the leftovers to the cat. Technically the soup should be good for 8 hours depending on temperature in the home. Also if you smell it and it's rank then you should toss it lol Also I know you are feeding from your finger have you tried getting the spoon and offering soup on the spoon? Maybe get some soup on their face to make them lick it off sit them on your lap and do it that way
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:29:38 GMT -5
OK. I've tried the spoon, Wolf had a little from it but likes my finger better. How much soup should they be eating to be full? (considering I take away their kibble 3 hours beforehand)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:31:06 GMT -5
Will let you know how that goes tomorrow. They will only have soup in the am as I am going out of town til Monday morning.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:34:20 GMT -5
OK. I've tried the spoon, Wolf had a little from it but likes my finger better. How much soup should they be eating to be full? (considering I take away their kibble 3 hours beforehand) For Sophie half an oz to an oz will probably be a good amount. Sprites eat around 1 to 3 ounces. Winter they will usually eat more. Also when switching a ferret they eat more too. Wolf probably a good 2 oz will be good. Males usually eat between 2 and 4 ounces. To generalize what they should eat is tricky. Ferret's are all different. As long as they are eating around what I just said they should be good. Hopefully they eat more but starting there will be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:35:50 GMT -5
Paul isn't so sure about feeding them the soup, even though he's seen me do it! But I will try to have him give it at night time when I'm gone. Otherwise I'm home all the time, and can feed them whenever.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:37:02 GMT -5
Will let you know how that goes tomorrow. They will only have soup in the am as I am going out of town til Monday morning. Alright, that will be great just make sure to have kibble down while you are gone
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 1:38:48 GMT -5
OK. I will feed them separate so I can measure how much they eat while I'm feeding it in the morning and I'll let you know how many ounces each eats.
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