The best brand of food for ferrets is one that meat based because they are carnivores listed as the first three ingredients, that is high in protein (35%) and fat (20%), low in carbohydrates and fiber, without grains like corn. Good choices are EVO for ferrets (or cats) and Wysong Archetypal for ferrets. It's important to read the label of ingredients
Yes. Ferrets have fast metabolisms and need to eat about every 3 hours. It is best to leave food out 24/7
Do not feed ferrets any guinea pig food or any other pet food. Feed ferrets food made especially for ferrets. They are strict carnivores (meat eater) and cannot properly digest any vegetables, fruits or grains.
There are no ferret food competitions. Ferrets are free fed with food from it's owner, so there's no need to compete
Ferrets are carnivores and should be given food made for ferrets only.
All healthy ferrets should be on a dry food or at least mostly dry food diet. Wet food is specifically made for ferrets but should be given in moderation. A dry food diet helps maintain healthy teeth and gums.
As a Ferret onwer i would say Totaly Ferret is the best but when you live in a small town walmart dont carry it so top line cat food is ok no Cheap Food it will and has killed mant Ferrets and if you have young ferrets kitten food can be used but it cant be cheap...
The cheapest place to buy ferret food is probably Walmart. Cheap ferret food can be harmful to your ferret's health. It's cheap for a reason (cheap ingredients, fillers, etc) A good quality ferret food would ensure your ferrets good health to avoid expensive veterinary bills later.
Ferrets eat small amounts of food regularly. They will usually eat ever 3 or 4 hours.
It depends on the particular brand of food but high quality ferret foods contain a high percentage of animal protein (meat), fats, vitamins and minerals as well as a small percentage of grains. They higher the meat content and lower the grain content the better.
meat - can dog food of high quality
ferrets go great with cats
Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning they are meat eaters, and must be fed a high quality ferret food that is primarily meat based.