Post by Heather on Jan 6, 2018 23:56:54 GMT -5
Name: Elena
HF Forum Username: Olenka
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Much older:)
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I always knew that they eat meet, as they are related to dogs. And I was very much surprised that ferrets that we bought/adapted ate kibbles. I found out about your mentoring program on facebook.
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.
Not sure. Probably would go for a full switch.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
We cannot outsmart Mother Nature. The best formula cannot be as good as a breast milk. Same applies to kibbles.
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
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? If so, what medications are they currently on? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
We have two Marshall boys and one breeder semi-angora blaze girl. None of them on medications. All of them had their annual check ups and are up to date with immunization.
Choco, just turned 3, on a chubby side. Bought him as a kit at Petco
Milky, will be 3 in December, very chubby. Bought him as a kit at Petco
Ruby, our deaf blaze girl, will be 3 in March, normal weight. A rescue from a shelter; have her for 2 and a half years
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Mix of "Instinct Ultimate Protein" and "Wysong" kibbles, "Bandit" treats. Used to give them "Ferreton", but not doing that any more
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I used to offer them boiled chicken a couple of times while they were kits. They turned off their noses on it.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
We have 12 years old girl that some times "tortures ferrets with love". She is gentle. Just likes to cuddle and give them treats.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
have my own laptop, always accessible
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?
have a diet scale, just ordered pet scales on eBay
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?
Have everything, including scales.
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
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
HF Forum Username: Olenka
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Much older:)
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I always knew that they eat meet, as they are related to dogs. And I was very much surprised that ferrets that we bought/adapted ate kibbles. I found out about your mentoring program on facebook.
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.
Not sure. Probably would go for a full switch.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
We cannot outsmart Mother Nature. The best formula cannot be as good as a breast milk. Same applies to kibbles.
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
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? If so, what medications are they currently on? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
We have two Marshall boys and one breeder semi-angora blaze girl. None of them on medications. All of them had their annual check ups and are up to date with immunization.
Choco, just turned 3, on a chubby side. Bought him as a kit at Petco
Milky, will be 3 in December, very chubby. Bought him as a kit at Petco
Ruby, our deaf blaze girl, will be 3 in March, normal weight. A rescue from a shelter; have her for 2 and a half years
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Mix of "Instinct Ultimate Protein" and "Wysong" kibbles, "Bandit" treats. Used to give them "Ferreton", but not doing that any more
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I used to offer them boiled chicken a couple of times while they were kits. They turned off their noses on it.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
We have 12 years old girl that some times "tortures ferrets with love". She is gentle. Just likes to cuddle and give them treats.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
have my own laptop, always accessible
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?
have a diet scale, just ordered pet scales on eBay
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?
Have everything, including scales.
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
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