Post by Heather on Feb 13, 2018 15:14:46 GMT -5
Application:
Name:
Jesse
HF Forum Username:
jeshimikah
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I’m 23.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Through Instagram. I have an account deducted to my Ferrets. It’s a community and I’ve learned so much from other ferrents!
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’d like to switch my Ferrets to a frozen raw diet, possibly whole prey as well!
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I know it’s better for their overall health, plus I’ll have more control over what they’re eating.
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 100% committed, though I do shiftwork, my boyfriend is a stay at home ferrent, and will always be home to feed the Ferrets when I a not.
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 4 Ferrets.
Meeka, Sebastian, Thomas, and Vladimir.
Meeka and Sebastian are just over a year old, and Thomas and Vladimir are half a year old.
None of them are on medications.
We believe Vladimir is a tad overweight, though it could be winter weight, we aren’t too sure.
Sebastian is quite skinny, though he eats plenty, we don’t believe he’s underweight.
We’ve had each of the Ferrets since they were about 2 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?
Presently, they are fed Versele-laga Complete Ferret diet kibble.
They are given furovite, furotone, some chicken flavor temptations cat treats (though Thomas doesn’t eat them), and Marshall ferret treats in assorted flavours (again, Thomas is very picky and doesn’t eat these either).
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No, it’s new to us!
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
We tried feeding them mice (thawed frozen) today, and Sebastian downed the entire thing, and Vladimir ate the tail and 2 feet, but mostly gnawed at it and hid it. The other 2 didn’t touch it, they sniffed and moved on.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Always.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
www.instagram.com/fuzzypawedsnakes
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
No, but I will be investing in one soon.
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?
No scale yet, but I have a few places to access meats, hearts,etc.
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
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:
Jesse
HF Forum Username:
jeshimikah
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I’m 23.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Through Instagram. I have an account deducted to my Ferrets. It’s a community and I’ve learned so much from other ferrents!
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’d like to switch my Ferrets to a frozen raw diet, possibly whole prey as well!
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I know it’s better for their overall health, plus I’ll have more control over what they’re eating.
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 100% committed, though I do shiftwork, my boyfriend is a stay at home ferrent, and will always be home to feed the Ferrets when I a not.
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 4 Ferrets.
Meeka, Sebastian, Thomas, and Vladimir.
Meeka and Sebastian are just over a year old, and Thomas and Vladimir are half a year old.
None of them are on medications.
We believe Vladimir is a tad overweight, though it could be winter weight, we aren’t too sure.
Sebastian is quite skinny, though he eats plenty, we don’t believe he’s underweight.
We’ve had each of the Ferrets since they were about 2 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?
Presently, they are fed Versele-laga Complete Ferret diet kibble.
They are given furovite, furotone, some chicken flavor temptations cat treats (though Thomas doesn’t eat them), and Marshall ferret treats in assorted flavours (again, Thomas is very picky and doesn’t eat these either).
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No, it’s new to us!
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
We tried feeding them mice (thawed frozen) today, and Sebastian downed the entire thing, and Vladimir ate the tail and 2 feet, but mostly gnawed at it and hid it. The other 2 didn’t touch it, they sniffed and moved on.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Always.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
www.instagram.com/fuzzypawedsnakes
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
No, but I will be investing in one soon.
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?
No scale yet, but I have a few places to access meats, hearts,etc.
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
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