Recipes
Duck soup is actually a gruel, which received its funny name from the ferret for whom it was created, "Lucki Duck." Lucki Duck was one of the former ACME ferrets, and "duck soup" was the miracle gruel that helped Lucki recover from illness years ago. Though Lucki Duck has left us in body, the recipe remains for other ferrets who need a bit of help; it has helped numerous older and recovering ferrets back to health. Ann Davis of the former ACME Ferret Co., has provided the original recipe.
ACME Ferret's Duck Soup
One can Sustacal Plus 8 oz. (this is non-dairy), vanilla or strawberry is suggested -- no chocolate
One can water
4 oz dry food, soaked in enough water to cover and soften completely
Optional: electrolyte-replacer water such as Pedialyte (this really helps); baby food such as chicken or mashed bananas
Mix the ingredients well; using a blender is best. You can freeze the soup in ice cube trays.
Serve warm (but make sure there are no hot spots in the mixture), and let the ferret eat his fill several times a day. If the soup gets too thick, thin it with a little water. Once opened, Sustacal must be refrigerated and used within 48 hours if not frozen; the same is true of Pedialyte. If you have a really seriously ill ferret, warm Sustacal can be given full strength. Again, use only vanilla (preferred) or strawberry flavored Sustacal. Sustacal and Pedialyte are available at most supermarkets and pharmacies.
Thanks to some experienced ferret owners for their chicken gravy recipes and great duck soup recipes for sick ferrets!
Note: These recipes have been submitted by ferret owners. If you have any questions or health concerns, please speak with your vet before giving your ferret a new food.
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