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Post by mangekyousharingan on Sept 24, 2008 21:36:04 GMT -5
That's pretty neat. I almost went into astronautical engineering, but decided on astrophysics instead. It was funny to hear from someone who would be building and fixing something I might have helped design. I never was very good with my hands, so I can DEFINITELY admire that. Good luck with the test.
As far as the schedule goes, I have three suggestions:
1. Change Monday to 2 Pinkies, 2 Weaned, 2 Fuzzies, and 2 large adult mice
2. Combine Tuesday and Thursday to look like this: Thursday- 1-2 Chicks and 1-2 Quail
3. Tuesday becomes: 6 large adult mice
You might end up doing 2 rats a day, but we'll see what they're appetite is like. Also, it is important to remember that this is more like a guide than a firm schedule. Mixing it up while keeping a base is fine. The key is to not feed too many young, low calcium animals. The base should be large rats and large mice.
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Post by torrent85 on Sept 26, 2008 23:01:53 GMT -5
So its more of guide lines then rules, ok. Well since Calcium is a concern than I will se what they do with bugs. Then work them into days were they get younger animals.
Oh and passed round 2 of my tests is over, I got a 84. I am very happy with that score because its better than what I was getting on my practice tests.
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Post by mangekyousharingan on Sept 27, 2008 12:09:36 GMT -5
You got it. It's like the food pyramid (or whatever they've changed it to now  ). Large adults are by far the most important, since they hold a fantastic balance. As long as these make up 60-70%, you should be fine. Congratulations on the test. It's nice when hard work pays off  Before I forget, if you go one week without any hitches with this schedule, you will graduate. Your post in the mentor program will be 'retired,' and you will be able to post freely on the forum. |
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Post by torrent85 on Sept 30, 2008 19:04:46 GMT -5
Everything is still going good I introduce everyone to a large rat and At first heads we spin on how a mouse can be that big. Then a war on stealing it and putting in the tube or den box. Next comes the rabbit I cant wait to see what happens with that one and If they can drag it around as much.
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Post by mangekyousharingan on Oct 1, 2008 20:30:24 GMT -5
Good to hear. I have heard rabbit is a blast |
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Post by torrent85 on Oct 8, 2008 19:02:17 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't been here had some big family problems. But everyone is eating good and have tried all the diffent types of prey. One thing though Cocoa is getting her food stolen from her every single time from both Jack and Bear. So first I started hand feeding but even then she doesn't look like she is gaining the right weight. Now she is getting seperated from the pack but she eats alittle then sleeps and eats which meens she is seperated for most of the day and I dont like that.
Now Bear and Jacks Coats are finally getting a good shine to them and have a deeper color to their coats.
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Post by mangekyousharingan on Oct 9, 2008 13:56:46 GMT -5
Some ferrets (especially females) are naturally petite. This is an example of sexual dimorphism. If her skeletal structure is prominent, or it is otherwise obvious to you that she is too thin, then she may require some special feeding to get her weight up. I would put her in the feeding area by herself with the mouse. Leave her in until she stops eating. If she doesn't eat after about 5 or 10 minutes, take her out. Let her know that the ONLY place she can eat is in this place. Eventually, she should run to this place when she is hungry. Anytime she looks at you like she is hungry, simply put her in the area with food.
P.S. My hard drive is fried, so I have limited access to the internet. I will be as prompt as I can.
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Post by torrent85 on Oct 12, 2008 18:30:31 GMT -5
Well this is more of a warning I will be taking a week of vacation and going to do some fishing in Florida. So I will not be here at all for the next 5 days. Then after that I am doing the Part 65 course at my school which is basically a taking the whole 15 month school and cramming it into 9 days so I can get through the tests.
But I got a good friend watching the fuzzies and she has been popping in and out to see how feeding goes, and really get used to the sound of the chewing, which I think is the roughest thing to get over. So everything on that front is setup good.
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Post by Forum Administrator on Nov 1, 2008 1:48:35 GMT -5
I hope all is well with you. Since we have your babies eating the whole prey now, and we've discussed the schedule with you, you are now ready to graduate. Now there is one last thing I want you to do (and then I am moving this thread to the "newbie switch archive": If you havent already, it might be a good idea to start popping in toNaturalFerrets. I know forum is small right now, but that is because they are switching to the new forum from a yahoo! group. There are many many senior raw feeders on there and it would be wise to make use of their knowledge. I try and advise all my "completed switchers" to get on there and post a bit. I still want you to say on HF, but I want you to "broaden your horizons" by getting a bit of NaturalFerret's info as well. Sound good? www.NaturalFerrets.comYou'll probably run in to the Holistic Ferret Mentors on there. This is where THEY go to ask THEIR questions on natural diet (I do too). Let me know if you get any good info out of here. and....... Now that you've completed the switch, have had your feeding schedule reviewd, and been advised to check out NaturalFerrets, its time to retire this thread to the "newbie switch archive"!  No one (yourself included) will be able to post in this thread anymore once its been moved to the archive. Please begin posting your diet-related questions in the "whole prey" "raw" or "general feeding questions and discussion" area. We encourage EVERYONE that is archived to continue posting. Feeding a natural diet is a learning PROCESS, there is much to learn after making the switch. There is always lots to learn, and lots to share with the newbies on the site. If you feel comfortable offering the newbies advice, then by all means go ahead. The more help we can get, the better. If you'd rather lurk and not post, thats cool too, its just always nice to have our graduates stick around. We (your mentor and I) will run a detailed "check up" with you (via PM or email) at the 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and 1 year anniversary since "going natural" just to make sure all is going well and that you arent having any issues. |
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Post by mangekyousharingan on Nov 1, 2008 1:57:21 GMT -5
Congratulations on the graduation.
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