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Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 12:13:52 GMT -5

Post by bullet on Nov 3, 2008 12:13:52 GMT -5

Hello everyone, my name is Malissa. I am from Frontier Michigan and am also a member of Ferret Village, one of the members there recommended me here. I do not feed a complete raw diet but I am going to start feeding duck soup, some raw meats and live pinkies. I already know by chance that my boys will eat whole live prey. (They got a hold of a wild rat that got in the house one day and well that was the end of him.)

My vet recommended feeding raw with their kibble because they seem to be losing some weight and he feels they need some more protein and such in their diet. So here I am, coming to learn some more about adding raw and live food into their diet.

OH! I almost forgot, my boys are Marshall and Oreo. I got them from someone who could no-longer keep them. Their landlord wouldn't allow it. I'm not sure on most of their history and he was feeding them Iams kitten chow...I am now feeding Eukanuba kitten chow

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Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 12:20:38 GMT -5

Post by bigsis7 on Nov 3, 2008 12:20:38 GMT -5

Welcome!!! It's great that you're supplementing their diet with raw meat and whole prey! Since you are new here it would be great if you could check out these links!

Post all questions about natural ferret diet here:
holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=newbquest

When you are ready to make the switch to a natural diet, fill out one of these forms:
holisticferret.proboards80.com/in....play&thread=822

and start a thread in this section (copy/paste the filled out form into your first post):
holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=newbie

Post all questions/updates on the progress of your ferret's diet switch in that one thread.

After making your initial post we will help you start the switch and we will assign you a "Holistic Ferret Mentor" to assist you and monitor your progress.

PM me if you have any questions!

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Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 12:25:32 GMT -5

Post by Heather on Nov 3, 2008 12:25:32 GMT -5

Hi and welcome to Melissa, Marshal and Oreo
It's great that you've decided to pop in. It's amazing the hunting instinct in these guys

My guys have hunted rats too, but I prefer to serve those guys frozen....I felt really bad when they took on one that was too big for them to get a good grip on. No animal deserves to die that way :'(

You will find a really friendly bunch here, if you're looking for some assistance getting your guys to switch please feel free to ask. They're usually more than happy to lend a hand

If you're looking for a more one on one try the mentoring section to get hooked up with a personal mentor. Anyway, feel free to prowl, ask questions, answer questions, read and have a good time. We also love pictures if you have any

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I hope I will be seeing you around
ciao

charmantpapillon Guest	Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 12:32:52 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by charmantpapillon on Nov 3, 2008 12:32:52 GMT -5 Welcome fellow michigander =P i look forward to your switch.

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Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 12:38:02 GMT -5

Post by bullet on Nov 3, 2008 12:38:02 GMT -5

Thanks for the warm welcome. I will definitely make sure to check out the threads posted. I actually am getting the stuff to start them out today (Meat and such) however I raise rats and mice for our snakes and would like to start them out asap as I have heard a lot of good things about whole prey and raw feeding!

suds Guest	Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 18:24:31 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by suds on Nov 3, 2008 18:24:31 GMT -5 great to see you here. ad yes whole prey is the best diet and good for you that you have already ready raise rats and mice it will make it make much easer on you and your wallet. goodluck

Forum Administrator Administrator Posts: 0	Hello From Michigan Nov 3, 2008 18:37:50 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Forum Administrator on Nov 3, 2008 18:37:50 GMT -5 Welcome aboard, its great to have you here.

pear2apple Guest	Hello From Michigan Nov 19, 2008 9:30:20 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pear2apple on Nov 19, 2008 9:30:20 GMT -5 HI! Good to see you over here and glad to hear you want to make the switch!

sherrylynne Administrator Raw and Whole Prey Feeder Posts: 7,292	Hello From Michigan Nov 19, 2008 9:55:39 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sherrylynne on Nov 19, 2008 9:55:39 GMT -5 Hi, glad to see you over here! Everyone is very willing to help make even a partial switch, and please, feel free to browse, and ask questions!

nwheather HF Forum Senior Member Posts: 817	Hello From Michigan Nov 28, 2008 8:52:05 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nwheather on Nov 28, 2008 8:52:05 GMT -5 Welcome! Be sure to post pics of your kids, we love pics! Feel free to ask questions too =)