Post by Heather on Feb 20, 2017 14:24:39 GMT -5
Name: Mumble
HF Forum Username: Mumble
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: Yes, I am 18 years or older.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Both on this forum and youtube channels such as Ferret-World.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to.
I want to switch my ferret to a full frankenprey diet. I am absolutely not interested in feeding live or dead whole prey.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want to provide him the best and healthiest life I am able to.
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?
I do! My ferret has already begun the switch and has been doing an amazing job, though I know that could change at any step along the way. I have no major life events taking place within the next year.
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 on ferret. He is a male named Mel. He has not yet made it to the vet (should be next week, I am vet shopping) and he seems underweight to me. He seemed underweight, dull-furred, and lethargic when I got him about 5 days ago but already seems worlds better.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
He is currently eating raw meat strips as I already began the transition the day after I got him and he is moving on very well.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
He is my first ferret.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Nope!
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Multiple times a day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Not uploading currently for some reason. Have some in other threads, though/will try to fix soon.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes, I bought one that measures by the gram up to 11 pounds.
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.
13. Do you understand that if your mentor or an admin recommends seeking veterinary care and you refuse to seek appropriate care you may be dropped from the mentoring program?
Yes.
14.If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program
In a little while your mentor (Desiree), 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 . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username: Mumble
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: Yes, I am 18 years or older.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Both on this forum and youtube channels such as Ferret-World.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to.
I want to switch my ferret to a full frankenprey diet. I am absolutely not interested in feeding live or dead whole prey.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want to provide him the best and healthiest life I am able to.
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?
I do! My ferret has already begun the switch and has been doing an amazing job, though I know that could change at any step along the way. I have no major life events taking place within the next year.
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 on ferret. He is a male named Mel. He has not yet made it to the vet (should be next week, I am vet shopping) and he seems underweight to me. He seemed underweight, dull-furred, and lethargic when I got him about 5 days ago but already seems worlds better.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
He is currently eating raw meat strips as I already began the transition the day after I got him and he is moving on very well.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
He is my first ferret.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Nope!
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Multiple times a day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Not uploading currently for some reason. Have some in other threads, though/will try to fix soon.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes, I bought one that measures by the gram up to 11 pounds.
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.
13. Do you understand that if your mentor or an admin recommends seeking veterinary care and you refuse to seek appropriate care you may be dropped from the mentoring program?
Yes.
14.If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program
In a little while your mentor (Desiree), 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 . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao