Message Number: YG12489 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Peri Shumard-Craig
Date: 2002-04-14 18:14:00 UTC
Subject: How much food SHOULD she eat?

Hello all ~

I am new to the group, and am three days new at being a ferret-slave. Now,
clearly, is the opportune time to ferret out information! (Sorry for the
pun, it's been a trying day). I run a rescue (primarily rats, cavies, &
birds) and we got a DARLING two and a half year old ferret in. Two ear dots,
got that figured out, spoke to the original pet store she was purchased
from, extensive interview with her owner (who had her since she was 8 weeks
or so), etc. Also have been doing MUCH research on-line, but one question
I've got has not found an answer. How much SHOULD this little girl eat? I've
been changing out her food daily, so it stays fresh, limiting treats to one
(SMALL treat) a day to encourage her to eat her ferret food ... and she IS
eating it. But ... I'm a mom. My kids say I'm a food pusher with them, so
maybe its just Mom-ness, but she sure doesn't seem to eat much!

Answers???

Peri