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Post by tsslilsis on Nov 19, 2008 22:27:01 GMT -5
That is awesome. I can't stress how happy I am for you because not only have your babies been quick to switch but you have had them on the right track from the beginning. You've done a great job and I'm happy to be here to have helped things along a little.
I PMed Guili two days ago so she could review the thread but she has been busy so please be patient.
-~Ketlin
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Post by Forum Administrator on Nov 20, 2008 2:00:53 GMT -5
I PMed Guili two days ago so she could review the thread but she has been busy so please be patient. -~Ketlin I don't think I ever did get the first PM you sent (sometimes proboards "eats" PMs and posts), but I did get your second one. Schedule looks good! I am confident 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.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 bullet on Apr 12, 2009 10:28:45 GMT -5
3 Months Since the Switch- EVALUATION #1: 1. Since switching to a natural diet, what are the most noticable changes you have noticed in your ferret(s). Please be specific.They've seemed to be a lot more active and their coats are softer and look better. They like to play more...Not as lazy as they once were. (please keep in mind I no longer have Oreo but I do have mocha my little girl and Marshall still) 2. Have you filled out the "Natural Diet Survey"? (If not, please do by going to the following link: I believe I have.http://holisticferret.proboards80.com/in....play&thread=241)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: Breakfast they each get a small rat. lunch is chicken legs, and dinner is pork liver. TUESDAY: Chicken wings in the morning, gizzards for lunch and cut up beef heart for dinner. (yuck) WEDNESDAY: Adult mouse for breakfast, Venison cuts for lunch, turkey for dinner. THURSDAY: Lamb cuts for breakfast, pinkies for lunch, Duck for dinner. FRIDAY: Pheasant, Small rat, Venison SATURDAY: Quail, Cow liver, Turkey hearts SUNDAY: pork heart cut up, adult mouse, chicken cuts... 4. Do you have any questions or concearns regarding your ferret(s) diet? No I don't they are doing really well with what I'm doing and I give them different things all the time. 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.Nope 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 loved it, my mentor was nice and helped me out a lot. I had no problems, don't think you should change a thing. |
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Post by bullet on Apr 16, 2009 15:43:58 GMT -5
bumpity...
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Post by Forum Administrator on Apr 26, 2009 1:01:19 GMT -5
Wow, what great variety in your feeding schedule! I'm loving that you are incorporating whole prey. I am so sorry about the loss of Oreo, but I"m happy to hear that Marshall and Mocha are thriving on their natural diet. Keep up the great work. |
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