Post by Heather on Apr 30, 2017 23:36:02 GMT -5
Application:
Name: Marietta
HF Forum Username: marietta
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: Yes I am over 18
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Ferret World
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 at least want to do frankenprey but I am not sure if I want to go to whole prey eventually.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want them to be as healthy and enriched as possible.
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?
Yes I understand and I am committed to the switch.
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?
Two boys named Gwin and Albie. They are both about a year and a half. They do not have any health problems. Sometimes one or both gets loose stools but it seems to clear up on its own. I am not sure about if they are a normal weight. They look normal to me. Gwin is about 1300g and Albie is about 1250g. I had a hard time getting an exact reading. We have had them since they were three months old.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Right now they are eating the soup recipe. They have only been on it a couple days.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Yes. It didn't go very well but I wasn't as determined then. I am ready to make sure it happens this time.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Albie seems to be more willing to make the switch than Gwin. However Gwin gives in eventually.
My husband and I also have a Corgi named Ein. He is two and a half years old. Strangely enough his birthday is within a week of our ferrets.
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).
Images are not uploading for me at the moment. Not sure why.
Google Drive links to images:
Albie
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVOVNQLWMzZ3RIdGs
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVZTZpMWdJb0pXU00
Gwin
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVbzNkcEVGblJwNlk
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVUHhLdnF5cFcxZk0
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes. I have a bit of a hard time weighing the ferrets though because they won't stand still.
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?
I understand
14. We occasionally have a wait for a Mentor to be available. While you wait we encourage you to get started by creating your own switching thread under Diet Transitions where all of our mentors and members can help you while you wait for your personal mentor. See here --> holisticferret60.proboards.com/board/66/diet-transitions
If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
My transition thread that I started:
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/22577/switching-ferrets-gwin-albie
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor (FireAngel), 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 (giggle) . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
Name: Marietta
HF Forum Username: marietta
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older: Yes I am over 18
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Ferret World
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 at least want to do frankenprey but I am not sure if I want to go to whole prey eventually.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want them to be as healthy and enriched as possible.
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?
Yes I understand and I am committed to the switch.
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?
Two boys named Gwin and Albie. They are both about a year and a half. They do not have any health problems. Sometimes one or both gets loose stools but it seems to clear up on its own. I am not sure about if they are a normal weight. They look normal to me. Gwin is about 1300g and Albie is about 1250g. I had a hard time getting an exact reading. We have had them since they were three months old.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Right now they are eating the soup recipe. They have only been on it a couple days.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Yes. It didn't go very well but I wasn't as determined then. I am ready to make sure it happens this time.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Albie seems to be more willing to make the switch than Gwin. However Gwin gives in eventually.
My husband and I also have a Corgi named Ein. He is two and a half years old. Strangely enough his birthday is within a week of our ferrets.
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).
Images are not uploading for me at the moment. Not sure why.
Google Drive links to images:
Albie
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVOVNQLWMzZ3RIdGs
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVZTZpMWdJb0pXU00
Gwin
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVbzNkcEVGblJwNlk
drive.google.com/open?id=0B1aFKQvxM1JVUHhLdnF5cFcxZk0
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes. I have a bit of a hard time weighing the ferrets though because they won't stand still.
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?
I understand
14. We occasionally have a wait for a Mentor to be available. While you wait we encourage you to get started by creating your own switching thread under Diet Transitions where all of our mentors and members can help you while you wait for your personal mentor. See here --> holisticferret60.proboards.com/board/66/diet-transitions
If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
My transition thread that I started:
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/22577/switching-ferrets-gwin-albie
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program . In a little while your mentor (FireAngel), 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 (giggle) . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao