Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 31, 2009 1:15:46 GMT -5
Name: Elizabeth
HF Forum Username: lynxie
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I saw a post on Ferret Village leading here, and having been raised in a family that was very interested in all things Holistic, I couldn't resist.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
Being a pet rat owner, I don't think I would be ok with whole prey feeding. However, I do want to switch her over to a raw diet consisting of things that do not still have fur or eyes.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
The benefits sound amazing, and even though I've only had little Zoe for a few days, she has already blumped her way all the way into my heart, and I want to do the absolute best for her that I can.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
yupyup. I'm definitely willing to be in it for the long haul.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight?
I have one. A ten week old female named Zoe. She was just at the vet yesterday, and she was given a clean bill of health, and is a healthy weight for her age.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
Ferret Kibble (Marshall, not good I know, but the box of it was given to us for free when we bought her, and we are going to switch her over to Wellness CORE while we work her towards the raw diet) and Uncle Jim's Duk Soup sprinkled over it (also given to us with her).
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Nope.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I'm really excited about the prospect of this. :3
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
I own a laptop, so every day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
HF Forum Username: lynxie
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I saw a post on Ferret Village leading here, and having been raised in a family that was very interested in all things Holistic, I couldn't resist.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
Being a pet rat owner, I don't think I would be ok with whole prey feeding. However, I do want to switch her over to a raw diet consisting of things that do not still have fur or eyes.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
The benefits sound amazing, and even though I've only had little Zoe for a few days, she has already blumped her way all the way into my heart, and I want to do the absolute best for her that I can.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It can be a commitment of several weeks or even months. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switchng your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as commited. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, or if you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc) then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing to make the commitment?
yupyup. I'm definitely willing to be in it for the long haul.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight?
I have one. A ten week old female named Zoe. She was just at the vet yesterday, and she was given a clean bill of health, and is a healthy weight for her age.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
Ferret Kibble (Marshall, not good I know, but the box of it was given to us for free when we bought her, and we are going to switch her over to Wellness CORE while we work her towards the raw diet) and Uncle Jim's Duk Soup sprinkled over it (also given to us with her).
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
Nope.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I'm really excited about the prospect of this. :3
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
I own a laptop, so every day.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
) Bigger bones like those of the wings and legs might still be too dense and large for her jaws, but if she's crunching the smaller ribs and sternum in the breast, she'll work up to full frames in no time. She just has to get her jaw muscles a bit stronger 