Hello! I'm new here and I didn't see a spot to specifically introduce yourself that wasn't separated by either dog and cat (and I just couldn't make that decision) so I figured I would jump right in and ask my question.
I wanted to know if anyone on here feeds a whole prey diet to their cat(s).
I just, less than a week ago adopted a little male kitten. He's a DLH and around 9-10 weeks old we think and weighs 2.4 pounds.
I plan on having him on a full whole prey diet if everything works out well. He;s taken to raw meat right off the bat. I gave him some Nature's Variety raw lamb and he about killed himself to get to the bowl while I was getting it ready. Later tonight I'm giving him a given wing and letting him have at.
Now, I know that feeding a diet that largely consists of immature prey is...well not a good idea. But how immature is too immature and how much is immature is too much immature.
Is it better to feed a diet of all ages (almost equal parts) or a diet of the majority of adult prey?
Also, what insects would be best to feed? How often should they be fed?
Also, what are good prices for varying sizes/ages of whole prey? I'm going to get a list of the whole prey I will be needing and go to a local reptile show and go to all the different frozen feeder stands and ask how cheap can they get me these and what deals can they give me. I just wanted to know what a good price range I should be looking for.
And last but not least, any tips and experiences anyone can give would be much appreciated. I've never fed whole prey but I have researched it for ferrets over the past few years.
And last but not least here's a picture of the little guy and his huge eyes which was the fist thing I fell in love with.
I wanted to know if anyone on here feeds a whole prey diet to their cat(s).
I just, less than a week ago adopted a little male kitten. He's a DLH and around 9-10 weeks old we think and weighs 2.4 pounds.
I plan on having him on a full whole prey diet if everything works out well. He;s taken to raw meat right off the bat. I gave him some Nature's Variety raw lamb and he about killed himself to get to the bowl while I was getting it ready. Later tonight I'm giving him a given wing and letting him have at.
Now, I know that feeding a diet that largely consists of immature prey is...well not a good idea. But how immature is too immature and how much is immature is too much immature.
Is it better to feed a diet of all ages (almost equal parts) or a diet of the majority of adult prey?
Also, what insects would be best to feed? How often should they be fed?
Also, what are good prices for varying sizes/ages of whole prey? I'm going to get a list of the whole prey I will be needing and go to a local reptile show and go to all the different frozen feeder stands and ask how cheap can they get me these and what deals can they give me. I just wanted to know what a good price range I should be looking for.
And last but not least, any tips and experiences anyone can give would be much appreciated. I've never fed whole prey but I have researched it for ferrets over the past few years.
And last but not least here's a picture of the little guy and his huge eyes which was the fist thing I fell in love with.