Post by Heather on Sept 12, 2011 16:55:33 GMT -5
Name:
Tasha Angelia
HF Forum Username:
xReinvention
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
When I worked at a Pet Store a few years back I had heard about it, but had never realized how popular and important it is. I realized all of this when I started doing research before getting my ferret.
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'm not entirely sure which type. Definitely not whole prey, just because I live in an apartment right now I don't want to mess with all of that until I have my own house. I'd like to a whole raw diet with meats from grocery stores and such. Probably some freeze dried in case.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
The benefits for the ferret of course. I want her to be as healthy as possible.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
I definitely understand and have plenty of time to work with the ferret.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
I will be obtaining a female ferret (not sure the age yet) sometime this week/weekend. (I wanted to sign up now, so I'd be ready when she came home.)
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
The store that I am getting the ferret from feeds a mix of Marshalls food and Zupreem. (They get ferrets from Marshalls and ferrets that owners have "abandoned.") The ferret will come with a bag of one of the two. I have purchased some of the "N-Bones" as treats, some pumpkin, and some squash baby food as well. But obviously, I'll be ready to buy whatever I should get as soon as I get her.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
A little bit about myself... I'm twenty one years old and engaged. I was born and raised in Nebraska but last year my fiance and I moved to North Dakota. He is a Land Surveyor and gone at least 12 hours a day for 6 days a week. I work at home doing Data Inputting for a few different car dealerships around the US. I only work about 3 - 4 hours a day so I have plenty of time to do nothing. I've wanted to own a ferret ever since working at Pet Store my senior year of high school and fostering some while they awaited homes, so I decided now was a great time. I'm looking at going back to college in January or August of next year for Web Page Design.
I'll tell you all about my ferret as soon as I bring her home.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
I work online so I'm almost always on the computer until 5PM Mountain time Everyday.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Will do as soon as I bring her home and have some pictures.
I know I signed up before having a ferret, but I really just wanted to make sure I started off well once getting her. I already know most people start with soupys and I've seen some recipes floating around here that I'm going to make up before bringing her home to start with, but I don't know much after that. :] Thanks for this opportunity.
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
Tasha Angelia
HF Forum Username:
xReinvention
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
When I worked at a Pet Store a few years back I had heard about it, but had never realized how popular and important it is. I realized all of this when I started doing research before getting my ferret.
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'm not entirely sure which type. Definitely not whole prey, just because I live in an apartment right now I don't want to mess with all of that until I have my own house. I'd like to a whole raw diet with meats from grocery stores and such. Probably some freeze dried in case.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
The benefits for the ferret of course. I want her to be as healthy as possible.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
I definitely understand and have plenty of time to work with the ferret.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
I will be obtaining a female ferret (not sure the age yet) sometime this week/weekend. (I wanted to sign up now, so I'd be ready when she came home.)
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
The store that I am getting the ferret from feeds a mix of Marshalls food and Zupreem. (They get ferrets from Marshalls and ferrets that owners have "abandoned.") The ferret will come with a bag of one of the two. I have purchased some of the "N-Bones" as treats, some pumpkin, and some squash baby food as well. But obviously, I'll be ready to buy whatever I should get as soon as I get her.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
A little bit about myself... I'm twenty one years old and engaged. I was born and raised in Nebraska but last year my fiance and I moved to North Dakota. He is a Land Surveyor and gone at least 12 hours a day for 6 days a week. I work at home doing Data Inputting for a few different car dealerships around the US. I only work about 3 - 4 hours a day so I have plenty of time to do nothing. I've wanted to own a ferret ever since working at Pet Store my senior year of high school and fostering some while they awaited homes, so I decided now was a great time. I'm looking at going back to college in January or August of next year for Web Page Design.
I'll tell you all about my ferret as soon as I bring her home.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
I work online so I'm almost always on the computer until 5PM Mountain time Everyday.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Will do as soon as I bring her home and have some pictures.
I know I signed up before having a ferret, but I really just wanted to make sure I started off well once getting her. I already know most people start with soupys and I've seen some recipes floating around here that I'm going to make up before bringing her home to start with, but I don't know much after that. :] Thanks for this opportunity.
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