Post by Heather on Sept 29, 2010 23:16:39 GMT -5
Name:Stephanie
HF Forum Username:smwilliams0416
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I learned about natural ferret diets in college just a few days ago. I am currently enrolled in an animal care program at our local community college.
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.
I would like to switch to a raw/live prey diet I would like to make a complete switch if my fuzzy approves
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want Baby to get the best food out there and right now she is on a high protein kitten food since she will not touch Browns and I dont like Marshall food.
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?
Yes I am fully aware of the lenght of the switch and this is a lifetime commitment to her health and wellbeing
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 currently only have one ferret Baby She is about 6 months old I believe she may be a little underweight but she is still young she has no health problems at the present time
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
Baby is currently on Purina Kitten chow or Purina One Healthy Kitten
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No this is a first for us
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I am studing Animal care and plan to finish an associates in animal care and follow up with Associates in sciece and Ba. in Biology or Zoology
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
several times daily
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentor (Heather....whoo hoo that's me ) will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username:smwilliams0416
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I learned about natural ferret diets in college just a few days ago. I am currently enrolled in an animal care program at our local community college.
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.
I would like to switch to a raw/live prey diet I would like to make a complete switch if my fuzzy approves
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
I want Baby to get the best food out there and right now she is on a high protein kitten food since she will not touch Browns and I dont like Marshall food.
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?
Yes I am fully aware of the lenght of the switch and this is a lifetime commitment to her health and wellbeing
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 currently only have one ferret Baby She is about 6 months old I believe she may be a little underweight but she is still young she has no health problems at the present time
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc)
Baby is currently on Purina Kitten chow or Purina One Healthy Kitten
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No this is a first for us
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
I am studing Animal care and plan to finish an associates in animal care and follow up with Associates in sciece and Ba. in Biology or Zoology
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
several times daily
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentor (Heather....whoo hoo that's me ) will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao