Hi!!!

[wmella85]

Hi!! My name is Lauren, and I have four ferrets. Matilda (1.9yrs old), Baxter (1.2 yrs old), Oliver and Penelope (7months old).

i am dedicated to my little buggers, and think that a natural diet would be great for them!!

[quill]

Welcome. There are some great people here that will help you learn and encourage you along the way!!!

[Forum Administrator]

Hi Lauren!



Its great to have you here! Why dont you jump right on in and start asking questions about a natrual diet here:

holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=newbquest


When the time comes to switch your babies, we will help you every step of the way (and beyond!) Just start a thread here and post updates on the switch!

holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=newbie

If there is anything you need, dont hesitate to PM me or one of the "Holistic Ferret Mentors".

Have fun!

[wmella85]

thank you for your support! i think that this will be an excellent oppertunity for my kids. i am all for them living longer happier healthier lives!!!

so how do i start?? i have rad a majority of the newbie sections. are there any instructions anywhere? and how do i figure out how much to feed them???

[buzzonesbirdie]

Hi and welcome.

Most of us started by taking the kibble away for 6-12 hours and then giving them a "soup" that is made by blending together kibble, eggs, oilive oil, chicken breast and either some water or sodium free chicken stock/broth to make it soupy. YOu can try to get the babies to eat it by putting some on their nose, having them lick it off your finger, or trying to spoon feed them. Feel free to PM me for more info.

Finding out how much soup to feed them can vary from ferret to ferret.

Good luck and let us know with what we can help.

[Forum Administrator]

Just a side note, if you have an insulinomic ferret, be sure not to fast him/her. Post your questions on how to start in the "newbie questions" area to get more replies. When the informative Holistic Ferret Website comes out this august, it will have all the info you need to switch your ferrets. However, its not ready yet, so until that time, you just gotta get the advice/info from me and the Holistic Ferret Mentors. If you post your questions there Im sure you'll get a bunch of replies

[nwheather]

Welcome! There is a wealth of knowledge here about good nutrition!

[tako]

Hello and Welcome! Have fun learning, 'cause this is a great place filled with sooooo many helpful, knowledgeable people!

[weloveourweasels]

Hello and you babies are adorable. Is Baxter a silver ferret? I love silvers and DEWs I really want either.

[Heather]

Hi and welcome
Please feel free to post questions, there's always someone on board willing to jump in and give a hand or two and if you're really going 3 , 4 or 5
ciao

[jennifer5799]