Post by ranchhand on Aug 30, 2008 0:40:38 GMT -5
Okay, a little about me.
I have always loved animals, and I was determined to become a veterinarian literally from before the time I could pronounce the word. This is greatly due to being raised on my grandparent’s 700 acre ranch in Western Arkansas for the first three years of my life, and I visit almost every month. For four years of my life, my family and I were missionaries to the Philippines, and then to Indonesia, and in that time I have had hands-on experience with many exotic species of animals. Nevertheless, I also experienced a third world country first hand. Mange ridden dogs literally lined the streets, and black market animal dealings were common.
I have a long history in animal husbandry. At a young age (eight, I think) I got into the gerbil, and to a lesser extent, hamster business serving both private buyers, and selling my stock to another breeder who then sold to corporate cliental such as PetCo. I have also owned rabbits, dogs, cats, a chinchilla, parakeets, cockatiels, turtles, fish, horses, cattle, and bottle fed orphaned sheep and goats at my grand parent's ranch, at one time we boasted over 400 goats, 400 sheep, as well as 100 cattle. I have also hand raised two baby blue-crested racquet tailed parrots. And, more recently, bred my Border Collie brood pregnant dog who produced six lovely purebred pups (Sophie started a raw diet since before her pregnancy). But I digress.
I was first introduced to ferrets at the age of six and I have been enamored with them ever since. If all goes according to plan I will purchase my first tomorrow, and will switch it to a raw diet after he has become adjusted. Any tips or advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your helpful replies,
Caleb- “Ranchhand”
P.S. Sorry for the length, I've never been known as a man of few words
I have always loved animals, and I was determined to become a veterinarian literally from before the time I could pronounce the word. This is greatly due to being raised on my grandparent’s 700 acre ranch in Western Arkansas for the first three years of my life, and I visit almost every month. For four years of my life, my family and I were missionaries to the Philippines, and then to Indonesia, and in that time I have had hands-on experience with many exotic species of animals. Nevertheless, I also experienced a third world country first hand. Mange ridden dogs literally lined the streets, and black market animal dealings were common.
I have a long history in animal husbandry. At a young age (eight, I think) I got into the gerbil, and to a lesser extent, hamster business serving both private buyers, and selling my stock to another breeder who then sold to corporate cliental such as PetCo. I have also owned rabbits, dogs, cats, a chinchilla, parakeets, cockatiels, turtles, fish, horses, cattle, and bottle fed orphaned sheep and goats at my grand parent's ranch, at one time we boasted over 400 goats, 400 sheep, as well as 100 cattle. I have also hand raised two baby blue-crested racquet tailed parrots. And, more recently, bred my Border Collie brood pregnant dog who produced six lovely purebred pups (Sophie started a raw diet since before her pregnancy). But I digress.
I was first introduced to ferrets at the age of six and I have been enamored with them ever since. If all goes according to plan I will purchase my first tomorrow, and will switch it to a raw diet after he has become adjusted. Any tips or advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your helpful replies,
Caleb- “Ranchhand”
P.S. Sorry for the length, I've never been known as a man of few words
Its always been a dream of mine to have a border collie (and a raw fed one of course 
