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Post by dook2dook on Feb 28, 2012 0:14:40 GMT -5
I defrosted some BARF and gave it to Salem, He licked it then walked away so I added some kibble. How long can I leave it in the cage?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2012 0:17:16 GMT -5
Most raw meat can left for up to 12 hours. I usually leave some in Chestnut's cage for overnight.
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Post by dook2dook on Feb 28, 2012 0:36:38 GMT -5
Also I'm having trouble trying to get him to try it when I offer it to him he turns his nose up but if I stick my finger in it and get some he'll happily lick off the mooshy stuff but when ever he gets a chunky or stringy bit he pulls a face and rans to the litter tray to bury his nose  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2012 0:51:05 GMT -5
I wouldn't leave ground out more then 8 hours. Ferrets will hold out for kibble if they know you will give in. Try offering it mixed with some warm water first then gradually reduce the water. Don't give him kibble for 2 hours after you give the raw if he doesn't eat it.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 28, 2012 1:18:30 GMT -5
TAke the mince, mix it up well to a gloopy mess, and offer it from your finger. Once he's taking that well, then try offering from a spoon, then finally from the dish. Remove the kibble 2 hours before offering him this, and give it back when he goes back into the cage after playtime. You don't want him without food for very long.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2012 2:00:49 GMT -5
Ground or minced raw cannot be left out as long as whole hunks of Frankenprey because the more cut edges there are, he faster the bacteria can invade. To err on the side of caution, I'd pull any ground or minced not eaten after a couple hours of offering. If it turns - he certainly won't eat it. If he's fussing about the pieces, you need to back up a bit like others have suggested. The idea is to keep them interested, not turn them off. Make haste slowly, ever so slowly.
Cheers,
Kim
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