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Post by mleigh86 on Dec 7, 2008 22:10:27 GMT -5
I fed my 8 wk old raw for the first time tonight. I gave him chicken livers and he went nuts. I was so excited for him that i woke him up and immediatly gave him some. I probably shoudlve let him wake up more and play a little.
Should i do that from now on or does it matter? also im still teaching him not to bite, so are there any dos or donts involved in feeding him raw while teaching not to bite?
Was wondering if feedin raw before he learns not to bite might encourage it? since he has the tast for raw meat he would go after my fingers more?
I was also wondering how much he can eat at one time. since hes been on kibble maybe the new liked taste of raw meat will tempt him to overeat?
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Post by suds on Dec 7, 2008 22:23:45 GMT -5
for 1 raw feeding helps with the biters they take there agression out on the food instead of fingers .... Chicken wings are great for chewing Ferrets are good at regulating there wieght and very rarely ever over eat so its always best to give them as much as they want or need kits will eat 3xs more then adults and its important they get the proper nutrients while growing to be as healthy as possible . great job on trying new things with him  livers are good for him but like everything in life too much of a good thing can turn bad , the key to raw feeding is balance and variety . I strongly suggest you start a thread in the mentor programs section so guili and other mentors can help you and guide you |
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Post by Heather on Dec 7, 2008 23:36:40 GMT -5
Ferrets don't normally overeat. I would feed the kit all the raw meats that he wants to eat and every different variety that you can find. They have a very short grow time and that time is spent eating and growing Raw food will not teach him to bite, in fact the opposite. It seems to give them an alternative thing to chomp on. Like you would a puppy when he bites you offer him a chicken wing. Remember you have to be his kit companion, you have to tell him it hurts and that he's being too rough. Most kits are taken away from their litters way too soon, so they don't get sensitivity training from their litter mates and momma....so now you have to take their place. Be consistent, that's the important point. I strongly suggest that you read over some the mentoring files to get some ideas. If you want, do as Suds suggested, request a mentor and start with the programme. We don't bite, honest  ciao |
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Post by spiritualtramp on Dec 11, 2008 17:53:19 GMT -5
I'm with them ^^^. Start a thread and get a mentor! We'll help get your kit on a healthier diet, which will help him to grow big and strong and also curb his biting habits!
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