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Post by manda on Nov 15, 2012 18:21:53 GMT -5
Okay so as I've said before I want to start Pj on a raw diet, and everything I've read says begin with soup. So I was wondering what exactly is in the soup and how do I make it? Also I've seen those packages of ferret soupie is that the same thing, or just an ingredient to make it? I fully intend to sign up for the mentoring program soon. But until then I was thinking maybe this could be a start. I have a feeling it's going to take a long time for him to eat anything good.  |
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Post by Heather on Nov 15, 2012 21:57:56 GMT -5
I strongly suggest that you read through some of the mentoring threads, giving you some ideas as to what you need to prepare and some of the necessary tools. Here is the recipe that I use most often.
8 oz raw chicken thigh meat (including skin and fat)
1/2 tsp of crushed eggshell powder (take a raw eggshell. Rinse it out. Let it dry. Crush to powder)
1 raw chicken heart
1/2 raw chicken liver
Water or broth(use more to make it soupier, less to make it thicker)
I've also started adding raw goat milk, or kefir about 1 tbsp to this mixture, they seem to like it.
Blend ingredients together. Some prefer it at room temp. Try putting a dollop of "soup" onto your ferret's nose and they probably will lick it off. I use my finger. Sometimes this takes a little bit trying to convince them that you're not trying to poison them. I find within a very short time they're licking this off my finger. When I see that they're willing to eat freely off my finger then I use a small spoon to try and get them to eat from that. Try to get them eating the soupy on their own. It might pique their interest.
ciao
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Post by Sherry on Nov 15, 2012 22:25:22 GMT -5
I use the same method as Heather. I just want to add not to be surprised by ANY behaviour you may see when they first taste this. Ours have run the gamut of spitting(you'd be surprised just how far a ferret can spit  ), retching, gagging, twisting, etc. In other words acting just like you ARE feeding them something highly toxic and poisonous ;D |
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Post by manda on Nov 16, 2012 2:20:20 GMT -5
Thank you heather! I appreciate it! I'm on my way to look through there now.
And sherry, oh my that's hilarious! I've never seen a ferret spit before. Lol their quite the little drama queens sometimes.
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Post by manda on Nov 16, 2012 2:22:15 GMT -5
Okay, so I've been reading through all the posts and writing notes on everything. I have a Basic Idea of what a raw diet should consist of, and the balance of bone and organ and all. I'm thinking for now I wanna keep him on the kibble but give him soup and maybe a little extra's for a better diet. Maybe half and half? At least until he enjoys the soup and I can find a good place to buy everything. But now I have more questions  If he is still eating mostly kibble how much soup should he get and how often? Should I give him it once a day? Also someone said it was okay to give them salmon, anchovies, and telapia, are there other fish they can have? My boyfriend fishes everyday usually catches catfish, bluegil, crappie, pike, bass, ect so if they can eat those that'd be fantastic. And what part of the fish should they get? Oh and one more question not about raw but I just remembered so might as well ask. I've read everywhere online that you should mix 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil into the kibble to help with their fur I believe I've done it before and Pj loves it but I want to make sure that it is actually okay? Sorry for all the questions! |
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Post by Sherry on Nov 16, 2012 10:16:36 GMT -5
Personally, when supplementing with soup I did one day kibble, one day soup. They do have to be separated by a minimum of two hours to help prevent digestive issues.
With fish, try to keep it to twice a week max simply because of the toxins in fish, especially salt water fish. If feeding fish, you can likely come close to eliminating most oils since the fish have them naturally.
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