LiLlilly
New member
- Mar 2, 2012
- 170
- 10
- Bulldog(s) Names
- Lilly, Chester
Sorry for the huge gap from my last post. Got a new job, new apartment, new computer, and things have been busy for me which is good. But the last time I spoke to all of you Lilly was on raw. I eventually had to go back to high grade kibble when I lost my one job, but now that I can afford it again I want her back on the raw train!
For the last month I've been buying her pre-made raw, and its great for the convenience factor. I usually go with Dr. B's, or Natures Variety (or something like that). Beef with green tripe, or rabbit are the usual's. But, it's insanely expensive...So I need to start doing this myself again, but I really need an easier way to do so. I found it kind of pain in the butt constantly chopping meat and making a mess of my kitchen all the time. I think what I would like to do is buy a grinder so I can do more at a time and not have to do it every week. I understand that the intact bones help with keeping the teeth clean, but it's too much of a hassle. Another thing I found annoying was calibrating the organ content. So I came up with a simple plan to fix both of these issues I have with making raw.
I was planning on buying free range chickens and grinding them up, organs, bones and all; and feeding that as a main staple. I plan on buying the Dr. B's, and NV still to add some variety to her diet as well. But I basically want a go-to operation when it comes time to prepare meals and not have to worry about organ ratios and what not. Just buy chickens and grind em up!
I want to know all your thoughts on this if possible, and if it's a good idea. My main concern is a whole chickens organ make up sufficient? Or should I maybe add a little something to this idea to make it better for her? I figure if she's eating a whole animal then she would be getting enough organ meat. But what do I know lol.
For the last month I've been buying her pre-made raw, and its great for the convenience factor. I usually go with Dr. B's, or Natures Variety (or something like that). Beef with green tripe, or rabbit are the usual's. But, it's insanely expensive...So I need to start doing this myself again, but I really need an easier way to do so. I found it kind of pain in the butt constantly chopping meat and making a mess of my kitchen all the time. I think what I would like to do is buy a grinder so I can do more at a time and not have to do it every week. I understand that the intact bones help with keeping the teeth clean, but it's too much of a hassle. Another thing I found annoying was calibrating the organ content. So I came up with a simple plan to fix both of these issues I have with making raw.
I was planning on buying free range chickens and grinding them up, organs, bones and all; and feeding that as a main staple. I plan on buying the Dr. B's, and NV still to add some variety to her diet as well. But I basically want a go-to operation when it comes time to prepare meals and not have to worry about organ ratios and what not. Just buy chickens and grind em up!
I want to know all your thoughts on this if possible, and if it's a good idea. My main concern is a whole chickens organ make up sufficient? Or should I maybe add a little something to this idea to make it better for her? I figure if she's eating a whole animal then she would be getting enough organ meat. But what do I know lol.