Post by Heather on Sept 22, 2017 12:52:57 GMT -5
Application:
Name:
Heather, however I grew up in an area that had a lot of Heather's so I am very used to the long held nickname Harley to avoid confusion.
HF Forum Username:
HarleyRockabillyGirl
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
oh yeah, long past that LOL
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Online research before adopting
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.
We have started transitioning to franken prey
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Pet health and economy
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?
On medical leave for back problems. I have nothing better to do than love on and pester fur babies. I'm pretty stubborn so I should be able to give them a run for their money. LOL
5. How many ferrets do you currently have?
3
What are their names?
Marshmello, Chocolate, and Ash (S'mores babies LOL)
Ages?
When we adopted them we were told they were all 1 year
Genders?
Marshmello (male)
Chocolate and Ash (female)
Do they have any health problems?
None
If so, what medications are they currently on?
N/A
Are they overweight? Underweight?
I'm not sure what a normal weight is.
How long have you had each ferret for?
1 month
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
We have them on ground meat and slivers and small cubes currently. We use duck flavored cat treats that are grain free (only during training and incentive for weekly grooming and weighing)
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
1st time
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I grew up on a small sheep ranch in oregon. We also had dogs, cats, and a pony. I have a lot of animal experience and have trained dogs for years. Currently my daughter and I live in an apartment in las vegas, with rising pet rents and my medical problems keeping me out of work for over a year now makes a dog or cat too expensive. I realized on the days my daughter is at her dad's or at an activity I was not getting out of bed. So I did several months of research and talking to many pet owners before deciding on and adopting our ferrets. They get me out of bed everyday and big smiles even om my worst pain days. We are getting healthier together.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
I don't have internet access for my computer right now (budget). But I have internet access on my smart phone and am on daily.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
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
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. 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
Current transitioning thread =
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/23297/smores-babies-healthy-sweet
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentor (Sherry), 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
Name:
Heather, however I grew up in an area that had a lot of Heather's so I am very used to the long held nickname Harley to avoid confusion.
HF Forum Username:
HarleyRockabillyGirl
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
oh yeah, long past that LOL
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Online research before adopting
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.
We have started transitioning to franken prey
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
Pet health and economy
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?
On medical leave for back problems. I have nothing better to do than love on and pester fur babies. I'm pretty stubborn so I should be able to give them a run for their money. LOL
5. How many ferrets do you currently have?
3
What are their names?
Marshmello, Chocolate, and Ash (S'mores babies LOL)
Ages?
When we adopted them we were told they were all 1 year
Genders?
Marshmello (male)
Chocolate and Ash (female)
Do they have any health problems?
None
If so, what medications are they currently on?
N/A
Are they overweight? Underweight?
I'm not sure what a normal weight is.
How long have you had each ferret for?
1 month
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
We have them on ground meat and slivers and small cubes currently. We use duck flavored cat treats that are grain free (only during training and incentive for weekly grooming and weighing)
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
1st time
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I grew up on a small sheep ranch in oregon. We also had dogs, cats, and a pony. I have a lot of animal experience and have trained dogs for years. Currently my daughter and I live in an apartment in las vegas, with rising pet rents and my medical problems keeping me out of work for over a year now makes a dog or cat too expensive. I realized on the days my daughter is at her dad's or at an activity I was not getting out of bed. So I did several months of research and talking to many pet owners before deciding on and adopting our ferrets. They get me out of bed everyday and big smiles even om my worst pain days. We are getting healthier together.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
I don't have internet access for my computer right now (budget). But I have internet access on my smart phone and am on daily.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
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
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. 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
Current transitioning thread =
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/23297/smores-babies-healthy-sweet
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentor (Sherry), 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
