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Post by Sherry on Jan 16, 2011 17:07:12 GMT -5
For those who wonder about whether or not ferrets can actually eat bone, check this video out. Hilarious video of 3 month old ferret kits and quail: Sine we've had a number of people asking when ferrets can start eating bone, I've decided to add some more pics to give everyone an idea of when they can do so  Pictures courtesy Ann Barzda's Hillcrest Ferrets. 29 day old ferrets eating meat and small bones:    |
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Post by tinytippytoes on Mar 26, 2011 6:39:01 GMT -5
OMG Sherry so fricking adorable! Had my hearing aids on didn't know ferrets sound like puppies when they fight! They look like little fur warriors!
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Post by Sherry on Mar 26, 2011 8:39:30 GMT -5
They really do! And yes- mine will act like that over DO chicks, even as adults ;D
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Post by tinytippytoes on Mar 26, 2011 9:14:37 GMT -5
That's so cute. That's one thing I missed. I've been keeping my aids on with my rattys. They really are super quiet. They have to be other wise they think I might eat them LOL. Its good to see baby ferts eating like that so mucheasier than switching the older ones.
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Post by katt on Mar 26, 2011 10:45:55 GMT -5
;D Viscous little things aren't they?  |
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Post by Sherry on Mar 26, 2011 17:45:07 GMT -5
Never see them do that over kibble, do you  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 2:03:39 GMT -5
Mine is finally graduating to bone.
It is weird though. He tries to eat bone that I've cut smaller (I use a heavy cleaver) like dense meat and gags on it. I started to cut the bone large enough so he has to gnaw on it and break it down in order to eat it.
I always thought eating meat and chewing on bones was instinctive. I never thought I would have to teach a ferret how to chew on bones.
He does a good job on them, as long as he has to take the time to chew them up.
Also, is there any problem with using organic, unsalted butter when a fat equivalent is needed in the meal. He REALLY likes it, so he is more likely to finish the entire bowl.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 2:16:33 GMT -5
If possible, I'd try to use an animal fat. Mine LOVE chicken skin and I cut it thin and long (kinda like fat spaghetti). Yumm |
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Post by slinkytiger on Jan 25, 2012 2:52:43 GMT -5
Great video Sherry! Yep - Babies can definately handle bones / whole prey - and BOY do they love it! ;D As Nature Intended.
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Post by Sherry on Jan 25, 2012 9:48:03 GMT -5
using organic, unsalted butter when a fat equivalent is needed in the meal. As the odd treat it should be fine, but it is lactose based. Even when using heavy cream(from which butter is made) for enticing them to eat a liver soup when first starting organs, it's only 1/2-1 tsp per ferret per week. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 11:03:04 GMT -5
AWEEE!!!! <3  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 23:54:02 GMT -5
 I have never seen ferrets eat whole prey before... I don't know if I can look at my kids the same again!
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Post by xclairex on Feb 12, 2012 16:54:30 GMT -5
Did I read somewhere that freezing bones can make them brittle? Is it if there frozen for really long periods of time? or have I just made this up?.... I'm sure I read it somewhere.
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Post by Heather on Feb 12, 2012 20:04:47 GMT -5
I suppose if you freezer burned them, but I've never heard of it, only cooked bones are the problem. My guys eat frozen and thawed meats all the time, and during the summer they eat frozen meats...mousicles being the favourite
ciao
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Post by Sherry on Feb 12, 2012 20:12:57 GMT -5
I've also fed slightly freezer burned wings, bone and all. I've not yet had a problem.
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