Name: Vitalin Ferret Complete Food Chicken & Rice 2kg
Brand: Vitalin
SKU: 5014171001167
Price: 12.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Vitalin Ferret food package with a ferret illustration on a white background

Vitalin Ferret Complete Food Chicken & Rice 2kg

£12.00

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Why Choose Vitalin Ferret Complete Food for Your Ferret?

If you're looking for a nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic ferret food built around high-quality British chicken, Vitalin Ferret Complete Food delivers genuine nutritional value at every life stage. Made with 48% chicken meat meal from 100% British chicken and 26% rice, this wheat gluten-free recipe provides high-quality animal protein in a highly digestible format. Enriched with taurine, fish oil, prebiotics, and yucca extract, it actively supports your ferret's heart health, skin and coat condition, digestive health, and overall wellbeing. The 2kg bag is ideal for new ferret owners, single ferret households, or trying the recipe before committing to the larger bag — available now at Feedem with free UK mainland delivery on qualifying orders.

Key Benefits

48% chicken meat meal — from 100% British chicken, delivering high-quality animal protein ferrets need as obligate carnivores
Hypoallergenic formula — wheat gluten free, ideal for ferrets with sensitivities
High protein (38%) — supports the naturally carnivorous diet of ferrets
Taurine (1,000mg/kg) — essential amino acid for heart health, vision, and reproductive health
Fish oil (1%) — natural source of omega-3 for healthy skin and a glossy coat
Prebiotic FOS & MOS — supports a healthy gut microbiome and digestive system
Yucca schidigera extract — helps minimise stool odour naturally
Suitable for all life stages — from kits (3–4 weeks) through to adults

Why Is the 2kg Bag a Good Starting Point?

The 2kg bag is the perfect way to introduce your ferret to Vitalin — whether you're a new ferret owner, have a single ferret, or simply want to try the recipe before committing to the Vitalin Ferret Complete Food 12kg. Ferrets can be particular about food changes, so starting with a smaller bag lets you transition gradually and confirm your ferret loves it before buying in bulk.

Why Do Ferrets Need Taurine in Their Food?

Ferrets are obligate carnivores and cannot synthesise sufficient taurine from plant sources. Taurine is essential for healthy heart function, vision, and reproductive health in ferrets. Without adequate taurine, ferrets can develop serious health conditions including dilated cardiomyopathy. Vitalin Ferret includes 1,000mg/kg of supplementary taurine to ensure your ferret's nutritional needs are fully met on a complete dry food diet.

Is Vitalin Ferret Food Hypoallergenic?

Yes — Vitalin Ferret Complete Food is wheat gluten free, making it a suitable choice for ferrets with wheat sensitivities or intolerances. The recipe uses chicken meat meal and rice as its primary ingredients, avoiding common allergens found in many mainstream ferret foods. If your ferret has complex dietary needs or a confirmed allergy, always consult your vet for tailored advice.

How Much Should I Feed My Ferret?

Ferrets have fast metabolisms and typically do best on a free feed basis — keeping dry food available at all times. A full feeding guide is included below, covering kits from 3–4 weeks through to adults. When introducing Vitalin, transition gradually over 5–10 days to avoid digestive upset. Always ensure fresh drinking water is available.

Can Vitalin Ferret Food Be Fed to Kits?

Yes — Vitalin Ferret Complete Food is suitable from as early as 3–4 weeks of age. During the first week, feed small quantities softened with a little warm water, replenishing every few hours. Reduce the water content throughout the week and feed dry from the second week onwards on a free feed basis. This makes it a convenient single food for ferrets at every life stage.

How Does Vitalin Ferret Food Support Digestive Health?

Prebiotic FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) and MOS (mannan-oligosaccharides) feed beneficial gut bacteria and support a balanced digestive system and immune function. Yucca schidigera extract is a natural plant-based ingredient well established for its ability to reduce the ammonia content of faeces — helping to keep your ferret's environment fresher for longer.

Is There a Larger Bag Available?

Yes — once you're happy with the recipe, the Vitalin Ferret Complete Food 12kg offers significantly better value per kilogram, making it the ideal choice for multi-ferret households or long-term feeding. The 2kg bag is a great starting point — the 12kg is the smart upgrade.

Is Vitalin a Good Ferret Food?

Vitalin has been a trusted British pet food brand for decades, with extensive experience in small animal nutrition. The Ferret Complete Food range is formulated specifically for the unique dietary requirements of ferrets — high in animal protein, low in carbohydrates, free from wheat gluten, and enriched with taurine and fish oil. It's a brand that delivers real quality at an accessible price point, and the 2kg bag is the perfect way to get started.

Composition:

Chicken Meat Meal (48%), Rice (26%), Chicken Oil, Sugar Beet, Fish Meal, Fish Oil (1%), Chicken Liver Digest, Brewers Yeast, Fructo-oligosaccharides (Prebiotic FOS) (0.1%), Mannan-oligosaccharides (Prebiotic MOS) (0.1%), Extract of Yucca Schidigera (0.015%)

Additives:

Vitamins: Vitamin A 30,000iu/kg, Vitamin D3 2,500iu/kg, Vitamin E 200mg/kg (as alpha tocopherol)

Trace Elements:

Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 200mg/kg, Zinc sulphate monohydrate 278mg/kg, Manganese sulphate monohydrate 188mg/kg, Cupric sulphate pentahydrate 20mg/kg, Calcium iodate anhydrous 2.36mg/kg, Sodium selenite 0.22mg/kg. Amino Acids: Taurine 1,000mg/kg. Antioxidants: Natural.

Analytical Constituents:

Crude Protein 38%, Crude Oils & Fats 19%, Crude Fibres 2%, Crude Ash 10%

These notes are intended as a guide only and exact feeding amounts should be varied according to your ferret’s age, sex, condition and activity levels.

Vitalin Ferret can be fed to kits from as early as 3-4 weeks. During the first week we recommend feeding small quantities of food, softening with a little warm water and replenishing every few hours. Reduce the quantity of water throughout the week and feed dry from the second week onwards on a free feed basis.

Adults should be fed dry food on a free feed basis, but restrict food to 5% of their bodyweight if they become overweight. Pregnant or lactating jills should also be allowed to free feed.

When introducing Vitalin into your ferret’s diet we advise that this is done gradually over a period of 5-10 days until it replaces all other food. Fresh drinking water should always be available.

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Delivery & Returns

1. What are your standard delivery charges?

For most of the UK*, spend £50 or more and we’ll deliver it to you, absolutely FREE! *max weight 32kg

For orders under £50 there is a charge of £6.75 depending on the weight.

*If you cancel part of your order which was subject to a conditional Sale, Promotion or Free Delivery offer, the Sale, Promotion or Free Delivery offer may cease to apply. If you subsequently return any items, we reserve the right to charge you for the discount you received as part of any conditional Sale, Promotion or Free Delivery offer.

2. What are your delivery times?

We understand that getting your items to you quickly is really important, so we make every effort to process your order as quickly as possible.

You can expect to receive your parcel usually 3-5 working days after ordering.* except weekends or bank holidays

3. Can I speed up my shipping?

Dependent on the items in your basket, we may be able to offer:

1) An optional next working day delivery service - £12

This option is only available by contacting our 'Customer service advisors on 01287 658167

4. Where in the UK can you deliver to?

We’ll deliver to your home or work address, whatever’s easiest for you.

Unfortunately there is certain areas which may incur an extra delivery charge to the areas below.

AB31-AB38, AB41-AB45, AB51-AB56, FK19-FK21,HS-HS9, IV1-IV63, KA27-KA28, KW1-KW17, PA20-PA80, PH1, PH5-PH10, PH15-PH50,VI13, ZE1-ZE3, BT1-99, IM1-9 & 99, TR21-25, PO30-41,GY1-GY9, JE1-JE5, Channel Islands (Jersey & Guernsey), Isle of Wight

5. Do you ship internationally, i.e. outside the UK?

We currently ship standard orders outside the UK.

6. What do I do if I receive a damaged item?

If a customer accepts a damaged parcel knowingly the damage must be specified on the courier driver's signature terminal. Please photograph damages for our investigation.

If you have accepted the parcel before realising it was damaged, or the parcel has been left in a safe place when you were not around to inspect it, then we ask you take a picture of the damaged items and contact us no later than 3pm on the next working day of delivery so we can take the necessary action and resend an item or refund you accordingly.

Still have questions?

Give us a call on 01287 658167 or email us at hello@feedem.co.uk, we'll be happy to help.

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At the checkout choose 'Collect Instore'.

Once you have received your confirmation telephone call or collection e-mail, simply pop in store to collect your shopping whenever you are ready.

* We do try to make sure that all items are in stock, but on that odd occasion your order may take up to 2 days for collection.
* When collecting your order, please bring your order confirmation e-mail ( or show us on your phone) & ID
* Click & Collect only available Monday to Friday 9 - 5.30 unless prior arrangements have been made for a Saturday collection 9 - 4.30

Returns

If you wish to return a product to us for any reason please do so within 30 days of the dispatch date. To receive a full refund, items must not have been used and must be returned to us with their original packaging intact.

1. How do I return my item?

The easiest way for you to return your item is to follow these 3 steps:

1) Pack everything up securely. Please include your order number and covering note.

2) State the reason for your return.

3) Post back to us at the address below. We recommend you obtain proof of postage. As soon as we receive the returned item we will issue a full refund to the card with which you made your purchase, or using PayPal where appropriate.

Feedem Ltd
C/O (Customer Service Dept)
Unit 3
Morgan Drive
Guisborough
TS14 7DH

2. How long does it take to get a refund?

As soon as we receive the returned item we will issue a full refund to the card with which you made your purchase, or using PayPal where appropriate. This refund is subject to standard bank clearing times and depending on the payment method can take up to 7 working days.

3. For your protection we recommend that you use a recorded delivery service when returning your item back to us as we are not liable for any loss or damage whilst in transit.

If you cancel, you must return the goods to us at your own expense. You are responsible for the risk of loss or damage when you return goods, so you should take out enough postal insurance to cover their value