Hello!

 I have heard that you should dampen the kibble because it is too hard for a ferrets teeth.. Is this true? Do any of you and if so how long can you keep it out like that?

Diane

I've read a couple respected ferret vets say that a 100% kibble diet can erode the enamel on ferret teeth more quickly than other pets because their enamel is not as thick in comparison.  For that and other reasons. we feed soups twice a day and leave kibble out for them at all times.  The soup is half ground kibble and half raw poultry or pork, with enough water to make it a soup.  That lasts for 12 hours and they'll keep coming back for it as long as it's kept wet.

You can moisten kibble.  I tried that way back when I was new to ferrets for the reasons mentioned above, but mine didn't take to it.  I found that it will start to mold after 24 hrs or so.

THE DOOKS OF HAZARD

Ew gross.. Yea.. I figured it wouldn't last that long... Seems like it would be a big waste.. Maybe I'll try soups too!

Thank you for responding!!
Diane

Btw, we use ground meat in the soups,  because it's easier and the fuzzies accepted it right off.

THE DOOKS OF HAZARD

OK GREAT!! I will try this!!

Thank you so much!

Also.. About how much do I give each ferret?

Diane