Posted by sarahadele on April 24, 2003 at 20:14:15:
In Reply to: Question for Sarah posted by fullottermoon on April 24, 2003 at 03:03:09:
>>>How DID you get your ferret to start eating raw???
He was only a year old..after about a week i took away his kibble and gave him a plate of chicken. he didnt touch it, soi gave back his kibble and then i would take a small strip of chicken and sear it with oil and when he yawned, stick it on his tongue. he would lick off the oil and i was so proud when he finally ate the chicken one day and i took away his kibble again..and offered all types of meats.
>>>I am a big proponent of raw feeding for my dogs
Do you post on rawferrets@yahoo (or naturalferrets@yahoo) ?
>>>people feed raw to their ferrets, esp. with an adult.
i hear i was very lucky as theyre tougher then cats to switch..also its harder with age,generally, as they imprint
>>It's hard enough sometimes just to get them to eat some fruits & veggies!
ferrets?
>>>I would really appreciate any & all info as to how you accomplished this as I just acquired a 5 month old that I would happily get off of kibble if I can.
i can share a lot of info ive found, but start with joining both forementioned yahoo groups and read the introductory info and the archives. a 5month kit-perfect! best of luck switching..also now is time for some tough love and aggressive persistance...keep me updated
Sarah
(breakingitdownHH@aol.com) ,,, whats your email i can send a lot of links
