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Post by slinkytiger on Jan 23, 2012 18:33:29 GMT -5
I gave the young ones a small bit of raw salmon each & they LOVED it! Much licking of lips - theirs & each others ;D I've read that fish makes ferrets smelly - but if its good for them then we'll just have to peg our noses. However - ignorance is bliss - they may be REALLY smelly & we won't be doing this again. Are there any issues about feeding salmon? I'm really happy with the way they have no issues about giving any flesh I offer a try. They have pretty much started out on raw & they are really open to new experiences. Yay!!! & we are getting in early with trying every sort of flesh available so new raw foods won't be an issue in later life.  |
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Post by crazylady on Jan 23, 2012 18:38:08 GMT -5
Hi mine love a bit of raw fish ( salmon tuna mackrell and even sardines ) oily fish are good for them but they do have a bit smelly poop afterwards lol mine loved tinned in oil too lol take care bye for now
Bev
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2012 18:48:54 GMT -5
the only thing that i (personally) would shy away from is giving it to them more then once a week. fish have been found traces of mercury esp Tuna and salmon.
I do stand to be corrected!
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Post by Sherry on Jan 23, 2012 19:02:01 GMT -5
Katie's right about the toxins. So no more than weekly. That said- salmon is Athena's favourite, and Lucrezia is bonkers about smelts ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2012 19:17:48 GMT -5
Tubesock and Hagrid LOVE salmon, coda is a bugger for the Tuna! to bad it is expensive though, and has mercury or they would get it as an all-the-time treat!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2012 19:24:14 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, hasn't the issue of mercury in salmon been raised in regard to feeding it to ferrets? I know that it is an issue for people, especially pregnant women. Given that ferrets are so tiny, i would be wary of feeding atlantic salmon, pacific/albacore/atlantic tuna, halibut and mackerel since they have higher levels of mercury compared to pacific or alaskan salmon (wild caught that is). Hopefully someone with more knowledge of safe mercury intake for ferrets will chime in
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Post by slinkytiger on Jan 24, 2012 1:05:57 GMT -5
Phew!!!!  Wow does that salmon make them smell BAD fast! Poos went runny too & previously 'pretty good toileting' babies turned into 'gotta go NOW squit! babies.  Plus it seeps into the carpet really fast  No more than once a week sounds like good idea to me.  |
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Post by Sherry on Jan 24, 2012 1:31:55 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, hasn't the issue of mercury in salmon been raised in regard to feeding it to ferrets? I guess I'm a bit more lax that way. It's a matter of "pick your poisons". I think some things, if done in moderation, aren't all that bad. I'm not talking sugars, etc. But not many here could afford to feed salmon on a weekly basis for example. Most will feed smaller fish, and maybe do salmon once every 5 or 6 months. Poos went runny too & previously 'pretty good toileting' babies turned into 'gotta go NOW squit! babies.  Lucrezia had that with the smelts, however- that was my first experience with a ferret who actually did overeat. A LOT! Poor wee mite looked just like a kid who ate way too much candy and had a badly upset tummy as a result. And fish vomit is NASTY  |
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Post by slinkytiger on Jan 24, 2012 3:54:41 GMT -5
Yep Sherry .... I can imagine what fishy vomit smells like. My gag reflex still remembers salmon poo. Lol Bandit chose to rest near the toileting area & the look on his face sooo cute - fert regret - in a sad sort of way.  Thank goodness he only had a small piece. |
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