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Post by FireAngel on Apr 1, 2018 12:11:38 GMT -5
Lol awesome and yes the younger the easier! Do not cut yourself short though, you made it work! If you are comfortable I will post a faintly exam for you either later tonight or tomorrow and will just need a final menu from you including all proteins they eat that may not be listed on that actual menu and all organ types.
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lycorisousa
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Post by lycorisousa on Apr 2, 2018 7:33:24 GMT -5
Sounds good to me.
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Post by FireAngel on Apr 2, 2018 8:50:34 GMT -5
Final exam" 1) how long is food good for when left out? 2) what are edible bones, give examples 3) name three organs 4) what treats should a ferret have? 5) how many eggs should a ferret have? 6) what is a normal fasting blood sugar for a ferret?
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lycorisousa
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Post by lycorisousa on Apr 2, 2018 20:09:31 GMT -5
1) how long is food good for when left out? It depends on the temperature around them but to a guide Soupie: 8 - 10 hours Grinds: 10 - 12 hours Chunks and bone-in meats: 12 - 24 hours Whole prey: 24 - 48 hours 2) what are edible bones, give examples: Edible bones are ones that ferrets can eat and digest. Good examples are chicken/turkey necks and wings, frog legs, rabbit bones, quail
3) name three organs: Kidney, Liver, Pancreas
4) what treats should a ferret have? I've been mixed suggestions ranging from no treats to freeze dried. On the rare occasion mine do get treats it's freeze dried raw treats (I avoid ones with organs) or chicken feet.
5) how many eggs should a ferret have? ferrets can have 1 to 2 eggs a week per ferret depending on what season. Shedding seasons ferrets should get at the most 2 eggs a week.
6) what is a normal fasting blood sugar for a ferret? 65 mg to 112 mg anything less than 65 mg can be a sign of insulinoma
Menu
Arioch
1. Ferret's weight: 1.10LB
2. Ferret's Daily Medications: N/A
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal: 1.25oz
4. Stools on various proteins: nothing to report
5. Activity levels: normal
Orion
1. Ferret's weight: 2.10 lb
2. Ferret's Daily Medications: N/A
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal: 1.25oz
4. Stools on various proteins: nothing to report
5. Activity levels: normal
Weekly Menu:
Monday: Beef dinner: Chicken Neck
Tuesday: Rabbit dinner: Turkey Necks
Wednesday: Hearts dinner: Mice
Thursday: Guinea Pig dinner: Guinea Pig
Friday: Guinea Pig dinner: Guinea
Saturday: Frog Legs dinner: Organ mix (kidney, liver, testis)
Sunday: Chicken Neck dinner: Turkey Neck
I do want to say thank you for all your help and everyone on this site also. I knew that this diet was going to be the best for them after researching after getting mine, despite research before getting them I wasn't as prepared as I wanted to be. Something told me when I saw Arioch that she was supposed to be mine and I was happy she was still at the pet store a week later since they like to brag about how fast they sell them. We ended up with Orion do to Arioch acting like I was killing her the moment we stepped outside of the pet store, we couldn't go buy her friend because another family was getting her (which find out the next day that they didn't). We had to beg a Petco to stay open until we got there, as unprepared as my roommate and I was we don't regret them at all.
I didn't fully appreciate what this would do for them until recently when we walked into a Petco to look at what ferrets they had. While young and playful they were still sluggish and their coats felt rougher compared to ours. When Orion first came around he would have eaten all day then played, I watched him get full of energy and actually want to interact and not go back into the cage and stuff his face. Arioch looks better than what she did when I go there also, while full of life she actually looks more of a healthy weight than she used to. She enjoys getting into more trouble now and is more active also not only that but looks forward to meals and I no longer have to worry about if she's eating. This change has done so much good for them and also us and I'm happy I found this group and people dedicated to the education of these guys. If it not for you guys we would still be on kibble.
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Post by FireAngel on Apr 3, 2018 10:48:02 GMT -5
Awesome job! I have submitted to Heather for approval, we should hear in the next day or two!
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Post by Heather on Apr 3, 2018 16:06:02 GMT -5
Congratulations You've graduated and you're ready to walk this path alone. You have the foundation to help you feed your fuzzes in a more natural and healthy manner. Please remember that your learning never stops, and dietary needs change from ferret to ferret and throughout each their lives. I would like you to be aware that though you now have the capability and the knowledge to create your little ones diets you are never alone and that your mentor (you need only pm) is always available to you. The list is also a very good resource and you should always be aware that it's available to answer any questions you may have either about diet or care. Good luck, in a few days Sherry will lock down this thread and place it in the archives but be aware that you can always look through it as a reference tool but you just will not be able to post to it. Your mentor will be in to congratulate you a few.. Good luck ciao
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Post by FireAngel on Apr 3, 2018 20:05:24 GMT -5
Great job!
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lycorisousa
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Post by lycorisousa on Apr 4, 2018 18:50:26 GMT -5
Thank you for your help! The process of switching terrfied me but I'm glad that I had the help that I did and now it doesn't seem so bad. Thank you for the support and your knowledge. If I ever need anything I won't hestiate to contact.
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