Feeding ferrets really isn't that hard. For the most part they are meat eaters- and meat eaters they should be. But to ensure you always 'hit the spot' with your little ferret's meals, here are a few tips to help you keep them eating healthy.
Can I feed my ferret raw meat? Absolutely! In fact we highly recommend it. Any store bought fresh or frozen meat is perfectly okay to feed your ferret raw. On the other hand, wild game should be cooked to kill any worms or bacteria that that animal may have been carrying.
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Can I feed my ferret raw meat? Absolutely! In fact we highly recommend it. Any store bought fresh or frozen meat is perfectly okay to feed your ferret raw. On the other hand, wild game should be cooked to kill any worms or bacteria that that animal may have been carrying.
How should I cook my ferret's meats? You can cook the meats anywhere between rare and well-done. A quick way is to bring water to a boil, add a few chunks of your chosen meat to the pan, and then boil for two minutes to sterilize. You can also cook them in a pan with light vegetable oil, or in the oven. Make sure the meat is completely cooled before feeding it to your ferret. Also squeeze out any excess fat or water from the meats- this makes them a bit easier for ferrets to digest.
How should I cook eggs for my ferret? You can pretty much cook them however you like. Do not use salt, and if you need to use butter use a very light amount. Poached eggs and soft boiled are the healthiest and seem to be a big hit.
Where can I find affordable fish scraps? Visit your local grocer's seafood section and ask if they have any scraps (heads, tails, bones, etc) that they would be willing to sell. Most would be happy to give it away or sell it for a great steal. And yes- ferrets love fish scraps, including the heads (just simply boil the scraps, heads, and fins, in a pan for 15 to 20 minutes and let cool).
Where can I find affordable wild game scraps? You can look in your local newspaper or online for trappers or hunters in your area. Some will put ads selling things like beaver meat, raccoon meat, and lynx meat. You can also put an ad in your newspaper calling all trappers or hunters. You could buy the 'trapped meats' or ask if anyone has deer, moose, or waterfowl scraps they would like to get rid of. If you live anywhere near the country you'll probably get a few calls.
Where can I find affordable farm scraps? Contact a few local farmers in your area. And this may seem a bit sad, but ask if they will sell any of their still-birth or baby animals that passed away. Most farmers would be happy to sell them very cheap instead of waste them, and as long as they are fresh (no less than 48 hours old) you can take them to a game processor and have them butcher it for you- or if you're talented you could do it yourself.
