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[doyoulovejesus]

Hi everybody,
I am a new ferret person. I have a female ferret I just got from another person last week and her name is Kari. I also have a kitten that is now 3 months old and his name is Cute Stuff. They are both being switched to raw soon, not sure when because I am still finding hunters and ice fishermen who are willing to give me the deer organs and fish heads/caresses. At this point in time I have none but several hunters said I can have the stuff from their deer, so I am just waiting. I am not sure though if ferrets should eat fish, any info would be appreciated on this matter.

[bigsis7]

Hi!! Welcome to the forum!!! I'm pretty sure fish is okay, but may make them stink a little bit. I'm not sure. Since you are new to the forum here are some links to help you around the site:

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.

Feel free to PM me anytime if you have any questions!!!

[suds]

depends on the type of fish some have more mercury then others in it , Fish like sardines, smelts ATLANTIC salmon are good for them once in while not good for a primary diet . deer meat is also good for them but to feed a proper raw diet you need to feed a variaty of meats and ofals along with bones .
dont worry you came to the rite place there are alott of realy experinced people here who can help you. BigSis gave a few links take a little time and read some of them to see what others are doing and how the mentor program works and when you are ready start your own thread and someone we help you .
goodluck

[Heather]

Hi and welcome
Glad to see you've popped in to check the forum out Please feel free to browse, prowl and ask questions. They're a friendly bunch and more than willing to give you a helping hand in doing your research. Ferrets need variety of meat, bones and offal to keep them healthy. Take a look at our raw feeding section, there's tons of information. If you decide that you don't want to go it alone there are also mentors to help you find your way.
I hope I will see you around. Good luck, have fun
ciao

[sherrylynne]

Hi! Nice to see you here. I'm glad you decided to check this forum out. Like Suds and Heather said, you need a variety of meats/bones/offal to get all the nutrients fuzzes need. Any questions, feel free to ask. Check everything out, and when you're ready to make the switch, a mentor can be assigned . Everyone here is very friendly, and there is tremendous support!

[weloveourweasels]

Hello and

Giuli said to feed fish once a week. Here is a post she made.

How often: I would say only 1x per week. Fish is not a huge part of a polecat's natural diet

What fish: The best fish is WHOLE, raw fish (NOT canned, which has been cooked). Anchovies, sardines, smelt, and mullies are all wonderful fish, high in omega three.

Salmon: You can feed salmon, its high in omega-3 (which is good) but it would be *better* to feed a WHOLE raw fish that is also high in omega three, such as the ones listed above. IMO the more whole prey you include in the diet, the better.

Canned fish: Not a fan, even fish canned in water is still cooked (thus reducing nutrient values), and still usually has preservatives.

What to avoid: Any fish high in mercury (tuna, swordfish, shark), and any pacific northwest salmon because it can contain a parasite (ATLANTIC salmon is a-okay).

[charmantpapillon]

Welcome aboard sorry i'm late =x

[nwheather]

Welcome~
There is a lot of info that will be helpful in your switch, as well as mentors to guide you through the transition.