Post by Heather on Jan 22, 2018 21:03:51 GMT -5
Application:
Name: Cristin
HF Forum Username: Maurc43
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I was born in 1991.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I watched a youtube video of someone that was being mentored on this site while researching more information about caring for ferrets.
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 am open to feeding whole prey eventually (I also have snakes) and I plan on fully switching to a natural diet.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
After reading a lot about ferrets diets and medical issues, I feel this is the best diet for them to live a long healthy life.
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 am ready and capable to make the necessary time commitment to switch to a natural diet.
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?
I have two ferrets. They do not have names yet as I am waiting until I know more about their personalities. I have a male ferret that is 3.5 months old and a female ferret that is 4 months old. I suspect a possible chicken allergy or IBS for the female.
EDIT: I have named my ferrets. Female: Leela and Male: Nibbler
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I was feeding Marshalls ferret food for the first month or so that was recommended by the place I bought them and then switched to another kind when I ran out because I read that Marshall products are bad. I forget the name of it and ran out yesterday so I have been feeding them IAMS kitten food which I saw on a list here of acceptable premium foods somewhere until I can start raw. I've tried giving them chicken from a baby food jar twice and a raw egg once and neither were interested so I think I might have to start with the soup recipe instead of skipping like some kits do. I also tried to give the boy ferret a live pinky mouse that I had left over from a snake feeding since he seems to be pretty prey driven, in my opinion, but he wasn't interested at all. I give ferritone (sp) on their belly occassionally when I clip their nails as it is the only way I am able to do it right now. I plan on switch that over to salmon oil as soon as I purchase it or some other healthy treat.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No, just the three things I mentioned above.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Nothing really, I'm just here trying to learn the most I can so that I can have happy, healthy ferrets.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Weekdays after 6pm (eastern time) and anytime weekends.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Leela-blaze
Nibbler-brown
(hopefully I did that right and it worked)
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 to all of the above
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 (LindaM & Katt), 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: Cristin
HF Forum Username: Maurc43
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I was born in 1991.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I watched a youtube video of someone that was being mentored on this site while researching more information about caring for ferrets.
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 am open to feeding whole prey eventually (I also have snakes) and I plan on fully switching to a natural diet.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
After reading a lot about ferrets diets and medical issues, I feel this is the best diet for them to live a long healthy life.
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 am ready and capable to make the necessary time commitment to switch to a natural diet.
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?
I have two ferrets. They do not have names yet as I am waiting until I know more about their personalities. I have a male ferret that is 3.5 months old and a female ferret that is 4 months old. I suspect a possible chicken allergy or IBS for the female.
EDIT: I have named my ferrets. Female: Leela and Male: Nibbler
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I was feeding Marshalls ferret food for the first month or so that was recommended by the place I bought them and then switched to another kind when I ran out because I read that Marshall products are bad. I forget the name of it and ran out yesterday so I have been feeding them IAMS kitten food which I saw on a list here of acceptable premium foods somewhere until I can start raw. I've tried giving them chicken from a baby food jar twice and a raw egg once and neither were interested so I think I might have to start with the soup recipe instead of skipping like some kits do. I also tried to give the boy ferret a live pinky mouse that I had left over from a snake feeding since he seems to be pretty prey driven, in my opinion, but he wasn't interested at all. I give ferritone (sp) on their belly occassionally when I clip their nails as it is the only way I am able to do it right now. I plan on switch that over to salmon oil as soon as I purchase it or some other healthy treat.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No, just the three things I mentioned above.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Nothing really, I'm just here trying to learn the most I can so that I can have happy, healthy ferrets.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Weekdays after 6pm (eastern time) and anytime weekends.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Leela-blaze
Nibbler-brown
(hopefully I did that right and it worked)
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 to all of the above
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 (LindaM & Katt), 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