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Post by xreinvention on Aug 2, 2011 14:08:48 GMT -5
I figured I should introduce myself since I've been creeping about for 3 weeks and plan to be here as long as the forum is.  My name is Tasha, I'm twenty one and from, North Dakota. I use to work at a pet store and take the ferrets home with me at nights / Sundays when closed to keep them safe. I "fostered" a few different ones in high school but have never been owned by a ferret before. I'm looking into getting on the first week or two in September so joined here to get as much information as I could. I had no idea raw feeding was such a big thing and could help so much with health. After I get my fuzzbutt (and let my fiance get used to her) I plan to switch it to raw feeding and am glad you have a mentoring program here! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 14:23:54 GMT -5
Hello and welcome! Glad you've decided to introduce yourself!  Anyway, make yourself at home - we're a very friendly bunch and the more the merrier! Join in, chat with us, and remember to post pics of your future ferrets! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 14:29:46 GMT -5
Welcome! This is a great place to learn about our beloved fuzzies as well as to share pics and stories with people that "get it".
teri
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Post by Sherry on Aug 2, 2011 14:55:25 GMT -5
Hi and welcome  I've noticed a few posts from you, so I'm glad you decided to introduce yourself! Please feel welcome here, browse, post, etc. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, and any future fuzz you get  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 14:58:55 GMT -5
Hi there! Welcome, glad you could join us!! If you get a kit, switching sooner is better. Not only will it be easier to switch with a kit but you wont have to go through the 'detox period' where poops can tend to be more... well, um.. suffocating (at least Kahlua and Mojitos were) and having a neat freak fiancee myself, I know how difficult it can be for him to ignore the smell. Infact, 90% of the time I smelled nothing while he swore it reeked. Not that I'm knocking adoption.. I adopted Kahlua and Mojito and while another member and I fostered 2 ferrets to my friends due to their personal issues, im taking on the two fosters and one of my moms ferrets that she gave to them and I am now going to keep forever. (Basically, by this time tomorrow I will have my 3 + a new addition who is basically adopted I guess lol and two fosters) I am all for adoption, the only one of my fuzz who isnt adopted is SoCo but I wanted Kahlua and Mojito to pick him out themselves and wow, im ranting lol. Welcome to the board, no matter how you aquire your ferret there are tons of helpful people on here and mentors, who will be happy to help you through your wonderful journey together  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 15:23:01 GMT -5
I'll add in another "welcome to the forum!" This place is great for sharing, learning, and bragging about your furkids, and I can't wait to see your future baby when you get her |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 16:44:17 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!
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Post by xreinvention on Aug 2, 2011 16:51:48 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!
I'm not *entirely* sure if I'll be adopting or getting a kit yet. There's a pet store here in town that sells locally breeded(sp?) ferrets and ferrets that other people have "dropped off." I'll be going there a few times and I'll pick whichever one I think suits me and I suit best.
My fiance, Nick, is already a little skeptical of me getting a ferret in the first place and during my first mention of raw feeding he became a little squirmish, so I definitely want to give him time to get use to having one in the first place! I'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I get one!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 21:02:39 GMT -5
Look into freeze dried raw. It is expensive, but feeding only one shouldn't be that bad. It looks a lot like kibble. I love Stella and Chewys.
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Post by Heather on Aug 2, 2011 22:07:43 GMT -5
Hi and welcome on board Great idea, researching before really getting involved...please read through threads, ask questions, get involved in the discussions. Everyone's friendly, so remember no question is stupid, only not asking it is I've seen you around, I hope that you will continue to participate and have fun, they're a great group here ciao |
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Post by Sherry on Aug 2, 2011 23:41:40 GMT -5
One thing that may convince your bf. Raw fed ferrets have FAR less musky odour than kibble fed |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2011 17:40:34 GMT -5
We warmly welcome you to our ferty world  |
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Post by xreinvention on Aug 4, 2011 10:06:17 GMT -5
Sherry, I've told him that and we've talked more and he's becoming more comfortable with it. I'm sure by the time we get our ferret, he'll be all for it! I'll probably sign up for mentoring once I get one! |
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Post by Sherry on Aug 4, 2011 13:14:37 GMT -5
Also, go to "medical", then "insulinoma", then the "observations" article by Bob Church. It's in the stickies section. If reading that doesn't convince him- nothing will!
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Post by xreinvention on Aug 5, 2011 10:32:57 GMT -5
He's definitely all for it now. He didn't read it, apparently that's "not his thing,"  But I told him about it haha. |
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But I told him about it haha.