|
Post by angelfish on Dec 29, 2010 1:00:47 GMT -5
I've read lots of threads but I'm still unsure of myself.
I made a raw soup from a recipe I found. I had to modify it a little because of the ingredients I had:
1 large chicken drumstick/thigh meat some chicken heart/liver - I'm not sure how much exactly because it comes frozen and sorta mushy from the farmer 1 tsp of powdered egg shell 1 heaping tablespoon of pumpkin water
I introduced the soup during and after playtime yesterday evening. It seems that at least one of my new guys has been given raw in the past because as soon as he saw it, he dove in. My baby took a bit more convincing but not much. I gave them each a bowl in their cage after playtime (when they usually eat) and they both ate without a problem.
I removed the kibble for about 30 minutes and made the chicken soup available. I replaced the kibble for over night though. I did the same thing this evening. I did but a frozen cube in for a few hours this morning but no one touched it.
Should I be doing that? Will it cause problems? I don't want to deprive them of food until they're eating more solid meat. It's only been a day or two but I'm happy with their progress. When should I introduce new types of meat?
|
|
|
Post by Heather on Dec 29, 2010 1:15:26 GMT -5
Sounds like you have progress You can also provide the bone with some meat that was left to them too. Basically,....8oz of meat to 1/2 tsp of powdered egg shell, because you may have more organ meat than necessary the amount you used probably is fine. If your little ones poops are loose and tarry don't worry...it's the liver and you may have added too much this first time. It's not a big deal. I'm glad that your little ones took to it so well. My guys are not big with frozen soupy or even cold. They like it at room temp Again, not a big deal your little ones will let you know I would leave them to get accustomed to the taste of chicken for a few days. Try offering them some small chunks of meat in their soupy or even on the side to see if they will delve in and be a bit more adventuresome . Many ferrets can tolerate meat and kibble at around the same time. I don't feed it together because the tummy upsets that might happen. Remove their kibbles about an hour before feeding their raw and you should be fine. I'm inclined to agree with you about taking their kibble away entirely. Be a bit more certain before removing it for longer periods or all together. You may want to check the mentoring section...you have a mentor ciao
|
|
|
Post by Jackie on Dec 29, 2010 2:56:15 GMT -5
My girls refuse to eat any cold food. They like to be spoon fed warm soupie after a long nap I've created two little monsters! What I do is put the cubes in the fridge the night before so by the next morning they are easy to mush up and mix. I then use the reheat button on my microwave to warm it. Sounds like you're making great progress. My girls have always loved raw soup without trying it before. It's the chunks that are the issue with mine. Keep up the good work!
|
|
|
Post by tinytippytoes on Jan 15, 2011 19:04:55 GMT -5
Not to be a post hi jacker but were do you get powered egg shell? Im glad you asked this question because I was wondering how to make the soup.
|
|
taratee
Cageless and Roamin' Free
Posts: 255
|
Post by taratee on Jan 15, 2011 19:13:40 GMT -5
you rinse out eggshells and crush them up
|
|
|
Post by Heather on Jan 15, 2011 19:14:59 GMT -5
I simply take egg shells, wash, leave to dry. Once dry, I then break them up and use a mortar and pestle and grind them up to a powder. I know a number of people on the list (sherrylynne for one I think) who uses coffee grinders for egg shells ciao
|
|
|
Post by tinytippytoes on Jan 15, 2011 19:27:32 GMT -5
I simply take egg shells, wash, leave to dry. Once dry, I then break them up and use a mortar and pestle and grind them up to a powder. I know a number of people on the list (sherrylynne for one I think) who uses coffee grinders for egg shells ciao Oh Ok somehow I thought maybe you can buy them somewhere(the powder) but that sounds easy enough. Thanks for the imfro.
|
|
|
Post by bluemoose on Jan 15, 2011 22:52:25 GMT -5
You can. I tried making my own and frankly I thought it was too much work for not that much pay off. You don't realize how many eggshells it takes to make a decent amount of powder until you try. Plus if there's any moisture on the shells when you grind them, the powder gets messed up. I buy mine here: www.knowwhatyoufeed.com/shop_online.htmlScroll to the bottom of the page. That's also where I get my taurine powder.
|
|
|
Post by goingpostal on Jan 15, 2011 23:22:51 GMT -5
Awesome link bluemoose, I saved that, going to order some powder and taurine next payday, can't find any taurine in town so far.
|
|
|
Post by tinytippytoes on Jan 16, 2011 10:04:47 GMT -5
You can. I tried making my own and frankly I thought it was too much work for not that much pay off. You don't realize how many eggshells it takes to make a decent amount of powder until you try. Plus if there's any moisture on the shells when you grind them, the powder gets messed up. I buy mine here: www.knowwhatyoufeed.com/shop_online.htmlScroll to the bottom of the page. That's also where I get my taurine powder. Thanks I put it in my favs!!!!
|
|