IS THIS OK ?

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hey guys i would like to no if it is ok for me to feed my ferrets

 

kangaroo meat. Will it give them any problems if i feed it to them every day?

[Kay 3,709]

hey guys i would like to no if it is ok for me to feed my ferrets

 

kangaroo meat. Will it give them any problems if i feed it to them every day?

 

I dunno to be honest , i bet it will put a spring in the ferrets step though i might try eating it

[lorelei0922 2]

hey guys i would like to no if it is ok for me to feed my ferrets

 

kangaroo meat. Will it give them any problems if i feed it to them every day?

 

not sure if it will or not, but if you cant find a vet or ferret group local that might have some experience with kangaroo meat, then perhaps try just a little and watch how they react. i cant see it HURTING them, but it may not provide all needed nutrients or cause upset stomachs... best bet would be to ask a vet i think!

[ferret15 0]

hi i got this from the department of environment and water resources on the Australian government site -

It is often claimed that kangaroo meat is a particular risk for toxoplasmosis and salmonellosis. Certainly, like other meat, kangaroo can become infected with Salmonella, but it is not more prone than other meats, and the usual hygiene standards and practices are required. As far as Toxoplasma is concerned, if kangaroo meat, or other red meat is contaminated with cat faeces, it can transmit toxoplasmosis. Hygienic handling prevents this occurring. Because the preferred way to eat kangaroo meat is rare rather than well cooked, contaminated meat would be less likely to be neutralised. However, although there has been a fuss raised from time-to-time, there is no known case of toxoplasmosis being transmitted by eating kangaroo.

 

 

it would appear that it would be a very good food for your ferrets and you. as its not high in fats less than 2% and as long as you handle and store it properly it shouldn't cause any ill effects.

 

here is a link to the whole article looks like we could all do with eating some.

 

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity...g/roobg-07.html

Edited August 28, 2007 by ferret15

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Thank you guys you have been a great help, i just was not to sure about it, but i think it should be ok

 

THANK heaps

[steven 0]

hey cookie lol so next time we go ferreting we will be able to sell them all

cya tomorow

[stubby 175]

just be careful not to feed kangaroo meat and sheep's meat at the same time....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you'll end up with wolly jumpers

[Kay 3,709]

just be careful not to feed kangaroo meat and sheep's meat at the same time....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you'll end up with wolly jumpers

 

The old ones are the best

[Coneytrappr 30]

Feeding them only roo meat every day will cause problems as it wouldn't provide a complete diet. Feed just meat and you may find your ferrets with problems relating to a whacked out Calcium to Phospherus ratio.

I would be leery about feeding organs because, although I don't know if ferrets can catch them, feeding raw roo offal is a Grade A way to give dogs Hydatids.

Thirdly, I would be concerned about the fat content in roo. Ferts tend to need quite a bit of good animal based fats in their diets and roo is notoriously lean.

 

But clean roo meat in addition to other, smaller whole prey? Go for it. I give it to mine every now and again and they scarf it down quite happily. I just keep those three above points in mind.

 

I don't mind it for myself either.