Zuko and Katara Going Raw

[Forum Administrator]

Well it looks good to me I am proud to say that you are 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.com

You'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.

[buzzonesbirdie]

Congrats see I told you it wasnt that hard to do it. I am very proud of you and your little fuzzies. Remember I am here for you even though you have graduated

[razzlette]

I want to thank you both for all the help! I also want to thank all the other people that gave me some great advice. It only took them (and me) about 3 months! It was not as hard as I thought it was going to be. I have been on www.NaturalFerrets.com I was on it when it was still the yahoo! group. They have a lot of good stuff on there. I know we still have to work on the bone thing but they are getting better. They are only 4 1/2 & 6 months old so I have faith that with a little more time they will get the hang of things.


Once again THANKS!

Stacy, Zuko, and Katara

[Forum Administrator]

3 Months Since the Switch- EVALUATION #1:

1. Since switching to a natural diet, what are the most noticeable changes you have noticed in your ferret(s). Please be specific.

Fur and how active they are.

2. Have you filled out the "Natural Diet Survey"? (If not, please do by going to the following link: holisticferret.proboards80.com/in....play&thread=241)

I'm not sure I will have to check it out.


3. Please post a "sample weekly feeding schedule". Basically, give us an idea of what you feed your ferret(s) each week. This way we can review it (again) and let you know if you need to make any changes to ensure proper nutrition. Post your schedule in the following format:

MONDAY: Liver & Egg
TUESDAY: Rock hen
WEDNESDAY: NV & Ground meat
THURSDAY: Wings
FRIDAY: Thighs
SATURDAY: Pork loin
SUNDAY: Rock hen

4. Do you have any questions or concerns regarding your ferret(s) diet?

Nope.

5. Do you have any new "diet goals" for your ferrets that you would like us to help you with, such as: adding whole prey to the diet, diversifying the types of meat fed, or incorporating freeze-dried or commercial raw foods? If so, please specify.

I have started giving them a bit of deer meat every 2 weeks or so. They still don't eat the bones as much as I would like but they do eat some. Also if I find some sale meat I get it for them.

6. How was your experience with the Holistic Ferret Mentor Program? What did you like about the program? What didn't you like? What can we do to make our program better?

I liked all of it!

[Forum Administrator]

I'm glad you are trying them on Venison. Variety is always good. Its great to hear from you and I'm happy to hear all is going well. Good job sticking with the switch.