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by pt1 on 08 September 2011 - 13:09
by charity on 08 September 2011 - 13:09
Thanks for the second link. It was really informative, especially the video on deconstructing a turkey!
I'm not sure about the gorge meal....I think they said in the article that it was probably not a good idea for beginners...and that's me. Not sure how my dogs would react either since they are used to their own space at feeding times.
Anyway, there was a lot of great info on how to get started and more links too.
Thanks again!
Nan,
your info gave me some good ideas on what to look for in prices and packaging quantities. Seems the prices in your area are similar to mine. I hoping this butcher will work with me a little.....what do they do with entrails anyway? Throw them away? I will keep your figure of $2.00/lb. in my mind as a reference.
I am lucky in that I already have a freezer that is not being used much. We were actually thinking of selling it. Not any more!
I haven't seen the Bravo food here. I think I've seen something called Nature's....Balance maybe?
It might be a good idea for the transition to use a food like Bravo (if I can find it here) or the Nature's whatever it's name.
I'm sorry about your old guy but it sounds like he is in good hands.
Thanks so much to both of you for the support and advice.
Now I am off to feed them their last (hopefully) kibble meal.
by Nans gsd on 08 September 2011 - 14:09
By the way if I did not mention chicken feet, be sure to try to find these (sometimes ethnic markets carry them) I bring them home rinse well and feed. Great for dogs with arthritis, etc. Prager has a recipe he posted some time back where he cooks these?? I just give raw. Also I use ground meats, turkey, hamburger, chicken (sometimes chicken if I can find good price) pork, lamb. Great for puppies getting started, mix ground meat, yogart and egg. A great lunch snack. Great days everyone, Nan
by loujolly on 08 September 2011 - 17:09
I began by reading Kymythy Schulz and Ian Billingshurst's books and began to formulate my own diet, I began feeding raw in 2001. I use supplements from http://www.b-naturals.com/ b-naturals also has a lot of articles about raw feeding, I have used the puppy feeding instructions for 3 litters.
My adult dogs typically eat:
1.5lbs raw meaty bones (pork neck, turkey neck, chicken quarters, beef ribs etc)
2 tbsps Veggie mix (ground veggies with liver made in batches by me once a month and frozen)
1 tbsp Yoghurt
1 tsp Kelp/Alfalfa (green blend)
1 tsp Immune Blend
3 capsules Salmon Oil
1 capsule Flexile Plus
1 Egg (twice per week)
1/2 cup muscle meat
Even more links!!
http://www.bodeus.com/barf.htm
http://www.barfworld.com/
http://www.dearjubilee.com/diet/diet.html
http://www.rawmeatybones.com/
http://www.kymythy.com/
I have fed Natures Variety raw, but mostly to puppies as it is expensive to feed to big dogs.
- Louise Jollyman -
'It's Bode, he's famous!'
http://www.bodeus.com
http://www.brimwylf.com
http://www.schutzhund-training.com
by charity on 08 September 2011 - 17:09
WOW!
Looks like I have a lot more reading to do!
the Hare-today company listed on the links page of pt1's suggested link (thanks btw) is actually about 30 minutes away from us.
I am planning on comparing her prices to the local meat market.
I have met the proprietor, Tracy Murphy, of Hare Today and she is very concientious about the quality of her products. She did have the chicken feet you mentioned Nan.
Still checking out all of your suggestions Louise. Thank you. I am using and do like the b-naturals as well.
What an awesome dog Bode is! great pictures too. Where did (do) you guys train?
by loujolly on 08 September 2011 - 18:09
Thanks, we train with DFW Working Dogs in Dallas.
Lou
by charity on 08 September 2011 - 18:09
I saw the puppy pic at cleveland airport (adorable) and I was hoping it was Cleveland Ohio.
oh well.
you guys have chalked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Incredible job!
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