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Post by charmantpapillon on Jul 25, 2008 16:21:33 GMT -5
Well hes not been vaccinated for distemper yet. so he needs his first round of vaccinations but after that i'll just booster him once a yr.
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Post by Forum Administrator on Jul 26, 2008 4:50:36 GMT -5
So can you give me a list of all foods that beast has eaten so far? I'd love to get an idea of what type of variety he's been getting.  So mama, what's been on the menu? If you offered something and he didnt like it please post that as well (but note that "hey...he didnt eat it") |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Jul 26, 2008 7:20:18 GMT -5
hes had chicken winglettes liver and giblets. He has 2 cornish game hens in the fridge (havent cut them up into doable portions yet) He s had pork tenderloine (it was on sale  ) He eats anything i put in front of him the other morning he had slamon and gobbled it up though i dont reccoment feeding it for a snack... his poo reeked like fish for 24 hours. treats. Ok . Snack or meal = stinky. Oh and my cats have been getting raw treats when i cut stuff up into managable chunks (like the tenderloin and the salmon) So far only one of my cats will eat anything you throw in front of her but they all enjoyed the salmon. |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Jul 31, 2008 12:45:26 GMT -5
Beast is doing good he doesnt eat kibble at all and is completely carnivorous. I take him over to my friends with me (hes currently living there while i convince my parents that if they dont let me keep him they will lose me) But in fourdays he gained weight and got more energetic and adrian and lincoln noticed the weight gain before i did XD weird. but i now live in two homes XD half the week at my parents and half at my best friends. this weekend i have to house sit though so i wont be able t spend four days over there like i did last weekend ;.; I really miss the sounds he makes at night and haven been sleeping as well. But hes doing great. when i get a chance i'll post the picture of him eating his pork. But about his diet - hes not picky and will eat anything i pt in front of him.
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Post by Forum Administrator on Jul 31, 2008 18:09:50 GMT -5
Okay cool! So could you please post a weekly "schedule" of what he eats (or what he ate this week, if it varys from week to week)? Like Monday: Tuesday:, etc. That way I can look it over and make sure there arent any major things missing from his diet You are really close to "graduating" (FYI: graduating means your thread is moved to the archive and you begin to post in the "Raw" "Whole Prey" and "General Feeding" sections. You are considered a "graduate" once your ferrets is off of kibble and is eating a balanced raw and/or whole prey diet.) |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Jul 31, 2008 19:22:36 GMT -5
monday wed fri and sunday are bone in days. He'll get game hen or chicken. tuesday and thursday he eats muscle meat (i save my eggshells for those days since i eat about 6 eggs a week) then saturday si ORGAN DAY he gets liver and giblets. I feed him when i wake up then whatever isnt eaten after an hour goes in a baggy in the fridge for a couple of hours ( I make sure that theres food offered every two hours just in case some times he eats some times he doesnt) then he gets a meal put in his cage for overnight which whatever isnt eaten is removed in the morning just so the little buddy doesnt get hngry in the night.
I cant find any kind of hearts anywhere is there a place that i could get them? and next time i get paid the whole check is going to ordering him meeces.
Is there anything i mssed that you wanted? let me know.
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Post by Forum Administrator on Aug 1, 2008 8:13:46 GMT -5
What meats doest he eat on boneless meat day? And on bone-in days what parts of the chicken does he eat?
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Post by charmantpapillon on Aug 1, 2008 12:40:41 GMT -5
on bone in days he gets chicken wings and parts of cornish game hens. On muscle meat days he gets chicken breast (if i have any thawed) salmon once a week (only for one meal) and hes in for a treat since i got him veal today (it was on sale whoohoo) but he gets pork or chicken on bonless days maybe beef if it was cheap.
do you have any recommendations?
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Post by Forum Administrator on Aug 2, 2008 1:18:17 GMT -5
In addition to offering chicken wings, switch it up with chicken legs and thighs. So offer chicken wings one day, legs another, thighs another, then game hen anoter. I like to hear that he's getting the pork, the veal, and the salmon. Keep your eyes peeled for deals on the turkey and beef. These are great for boneless meat days, especially if you find them for cheap. Dont be afraid to stock up on these products, if you see them on sale buy a bunch and freeze them My only other suggestion is that on the day he gets liver and giblets, offer him a chicken neck or a segment of a chicken wing (the 2nd or 3rd part, not the tip...which is just cartalidge) the small raw meaty bone will provide just enough fiber (from the bone) to keep poopies nice and firm on organ day (which can cause tarry, runny stools). |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Aug 2, 2008 8:32:52 GMT -5
i mix it up a bit and he seems to prefer bones to organ days o i make sure he gets a wing or two also on muscle days he gets rmb too. he always seems to dive into his bowl and is a lot more energetic. and he seems to be putting on weight (he was underweight when i got him so i was worried about switching him because some are picky and wont eat) but he was a champion! he NEVER attacked kibble when you gave it to him before. now if im in the kitchen he jumps around my legs if i even go NEAR the fridge thinking hes going to get a yummy. and i let him have as MUCH food as he wants some of it gets eaten some of it doesnt.
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Post by charmantpapillon on Aug 6, 2008 9:35:36 GMT -5
Kay beast WILL eat anything you put in bhis food bowl (meat wise) he enjoyed his veal and his beef.hes also gaining weight like crazy hes active and his coat is so much softer than it was when i got him. and *tumpet sounds* hes 3 months old today!!! =D he was born April 6 2008 =) When i get home i'll post pics of him. i have to switch them from my phone to my computer with my sim card so i'll get them up when i have time.
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Post by mustelidmusk on Aug 6, 2008 22:12:41 GMT -5
Hi! I'm just checking in while Giuli's away. It looks like your'e speeding along quite nicely. Keep up the great work, and feel free to PM me if you have any questins or concern! -jennifer |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Aug 7, 2008 8:00:28 GMT -5
Thankee Jen. =) I weighed him yesterday. Three months old and hes TWO POUNDS and hes still growing AND underweight. I think hes going to be a large woozle.
And monsrously spoilt of course. =P teehee =x
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Post by mustelidmusk on Aug 7, 2008 8:15:19 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Big baby!!!! How adorable!!!  The spoiled part is a definite guarantee - that's why we have ferrets  !!! Have fun! -jennifer |
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Post by charmantpapillon on Aug 7, 2008 12:29:26 GMT -5
Spoilt is right=P dad is finally warming up he threatened beast with death for biting him i tol him hes just a baby and what you dont understand is their skin is very tough a lot tougher than ares and when they play with us like they play with other ferrets (or cats) they might hurt us but hes been taught commands for when hes too rough. OH and he beat the crap ut of all four of my cats. Nothing funnier than a 30 pound orange cat fleeing a 2 pound ferret buddy
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