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This thread of kit too young to eat dry food does not make a lot of sense
to me unless there is an underlying health problem with the kits. My
kits are crunching through quite large bones before 6 weeks of age(I do
not feed kibble to kits) and most UK ferret food manufacturers say feed
dry from 4 weeks. Chris
J.W. is one of the good UK ferret foods and is a small star shape.
James Wellbeloved Ferret Food, Feeding Guide.
KITS: From 3 weeks, offer small amounts of food soaked till soft with
warm water, or broth, gradually decreasing liquid. Replace any uneaten
damp food with fresh after a few hours. From 4 weeks, offer only dry
food. Up to 16 weeks feed free, allowing animals to clean out the bowls
every 2/3 days to maintain freshness. At this age food consumption will
be approx. 7% of body weight.
ADULTS FERRETS: Feed free, but restrict diet to approx. 5% of body
weight if animals get too heavy.
LACTATION/FINAL 2 WEEKS GESTATION: Feed free without restriction.
FRESH WATER: Supply plenty of fresh clean drinking water at all
times.
The Wessex Ferret Club http://web.ukonline.co.uk/superzoe/index.htm
Chris Lloyd ICQ no. 44575318
[Posted in FML issue 3848]
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