how to get my ferret to eat raw foods?

[powerwagon79]

Ok I think my boy is old and I'd try to get him to eat raw chicken with no success!!! even can cat food no luck eighter!! TJ loves his dry kibbles!! I dont like to keep feeding him marshalls,was told its not that good to feed him that food. was feeding him kitten food. but made is poo stink more and poos more too. The one ferret site say to feed him EVO or zurpreem.. But EVo is costly!!! Can any of you help me to get TJ eatting some raw foods?? Oh I know This should be asked on the other thread,But what pray they eat???

[bigsis7]

Some good ways to start are blending meat together and pouring it over their kibble. Another good way is crushing their kibble and sprinkling it over teeny tiny pieces of chicken (or any desired meat that's boneless). If those approaches don't work try soaking their kibble in warm water and then meat juice/blood. Also check out these links to get started:

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

Good luck and keep us updated!!

[Forum Administrator]

Follow the links above. Your best bet for switching is to get enrolled in the HF mentor program That way you have someone PERSONALLY assisting you in making the switch to raw.

[sherrylynne]

I agree! If it hadn't been for Guili and my mentor, I'd never have gotten my crew switched .

[spiritualtramp]

I fourth that! The mentor program really is the best way, as you'll get step-by-step feedback and great info on how to properly balance a raw diet!

[Heather]

Oh, yes....do come and play. We will help No ferret is too old, no kitty either.....they're a challenge that kibble stuff is so addictive but we can help you play the game .
I've switched ferrets from kit to 10 yrs of age. My little Babushka gave me so much trouble and now less than 6 months later I'm watching her tear into a rat twice her size. Never say never....they're never too old. My kitty was almost 13, it took me 6 months but he played the game....they said he was dying then, that like his brother the bridge was close. He's now 21 yrs old and still game.
So come an play, we don't bite...only our fuzzybutts do
ciao

[powerwagon79]

Thanks!!!I've havent been on for abit. Been very worried about TJ.. after his sebaceois epithelioma surgery his hair hasnt glown in fully.. I hope it isnt adrainal proublems..I'm hoping its food...I'll keep my eyes on him.. will tell by jan,Males go into heat in jan..He's fixed and decented..Going to try to find out how old he is..