welshhound2 20 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 heard a lot about feeding doc to the ferrets anyone do this any advice on feeding them?heard theyr sound for young uns and preggy jills cheers wh2 Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 do a search using the search button, top right of page, some do, and swear by them, but think you'll find alot dont feed, day old chicks (for those that dont know what "doc" means) Quote Link to post
jigsaw 11,809 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 must admit i was wondering,tripe for my workers,ferrets dogs.10 euro a barrell fresh from the cow,feeds all my stock for the week,cheap or what?6 dogs and 2 ferrets all fed for 10 quid Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I stopped feeding them as i found the ferrets developed coughs , maybe the odd one or two once a weeks but i wouldnt feed them as a staple Quote Link to post
The one 8,400 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Aye there only eggs with a bit of fluff to many can cause baldness and the fluff can irritate the mucus in the ferrets throat Quote Link to post
ace32 4 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 never tried em,my stuff gets minced rabbit,and they love it,mix in a bit of dry,fert food,doing well on it, and keeps their weight down to normal,and fit as out,ian Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 My ferrets started to loose weight when they were on DOC & nothing else. My hobs would eat 4/5 of them each, and still be hungry. Quote Link to post
welshhound2 20 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 ive been considering feeding rats as well as we have a constant supply for our bop,since i know were they came from and ours hunt them regular cant see any harm in feeding them as well as some quail have been told by a few that doc's are a bit low in protein/calcium any one else feed rats/quail?wh2 Quote Link to post
jigsaw 11,809 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 right whats a bop then welshhound2 Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 right whats a bop then welshhound2 Bird of prey Quote Link to post
sue 1 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 ive been feeding mine doc for years ,i give them once or twice a week ,rabbit or pigeon other days ,i find them great for kits as they easily get through the bones and there is less chance of the small ones missing out on any food cos of the greedy ones as they are a nice portion size ,its like anything everything in moderation you wouldnt do very well eating the same food day in day out Quote Link to post
welshhound2 20 Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 sorry jigsaw bird of prey thanks kay all our ferrets are fed on a varied diet from hearts,liver,mince,rabbit/pidgeon rats chicken dry food ect but never tried the day old chicks out of curiosity any one use supplements?as in vitamins/calcium powder when feeding docs?wh2 Quote Link to post
jigsaw 11,809 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 jaysus between bop's and doc's no wonder i get confused,lol. Quote Link to post
desertdog 149 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 surly you must be able to feed surplus catch,and not buy in for your ferrets? i never have. Quote Link to post
welshhound2 20 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 dont buy nowt in for our ferrets mate all the hearts liver mince comes free of charge the docs are for the birds we have just got loads left over due to having to buy in bulk shame to waste them Quote Link to post
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