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[dodger 2,765]

I,ve just got hold of a load of chicken bones/carkases i know cooked chicken bones are a no go for dogs but i was wondering if they were ok raw and could i give them to the dogs whole or will i have to strip the chicken off the carkases?

[skinnyrat 0]

just feed them the lot pal,its good for their teeth,as well as good mental stimulation

Edited July 25, 2006 by skinnyrat

[coney catcher 0]

they are better for the dogs raw , as cooking them breaks down the nutrients etc im currently feeding my dog raw chicken and other meats etc

[dodger 2,765]

Thanks for the reply lads i understand the benefits of feading raw meat but i was more worried if certain bones on the carcass were dangerous.

[coney catcher 0]

i dont think so if there raw and your dog doesnt bollock it down but cooked bones are definatly dangerous

[dodger 2,765]

Thanks for your help mate.

[boerhunter77 1]

Here's a link that I get alot of meat from - they are very good. http://www.landywoods.co.uk/

 

In terms of chicken carcasses and bones, your best bet is to build a relationship with local butchers + they give it to you for next to nothing. My local butcher gives me 4-6 large carrier bags full of chicken carcasses / meaty bones + bits and bobs that arent as fresh as he would like... eg if ribs arent selling well he will chuck some in, at other times its liver / kidneys etc. The whole lot usually costs £5 or £10 dependent on quantity + what he has. Bare in mind that butchers have to pay to dispose of old bones etc, so they will be happy to help you out 9 times out of 10. Dont worry about all of the razor sharp looking bones on a chicken carcass - the dogs are designed to tackle this sort of stuff. Supposedly its best to get in touch with a slaughter house to get cheap supplies - but Ive had no real luck in this area. Another tip I have been given is to get in contact with local pest control companies - they may have rabbits.

 

jon

 

here's another http://www.naturesmenu.co.uk/

[dodger 2,765]

Here's a link that I get alot of meat from - they are very good. http://www.landywoods.co.uk/

 

In terms of chicken carcasses and bones, your best bet is to build a relationship with local butchers + they give it to you for next to nothing. My local butcher gives me 4-6 large carrier bags full of chicken carcasses / meaty bones + bits and bobs that arent as fresh as he would like... eg if ribs arent selling well he will chuck some in, at other times its liver / kidneys etc. The whole lot usually costs £5 or £10 dependent on quantity + what he has. Bare in mind that butchers have to pay to dispose of old bones etc, so they will be happy to help you out 9 times out of 10. Dont worry about all of the razor sharp looking bones on a chicken carcass - the dogs are designed to tackle this sort of stuff. Supposedly its best to get in touch with a slaughter house to get cheap supplies - but Ive had no real luck in this area. Another tip I have been given is to get in contact with local pest control companies - they may have rabbits.

 

jon

 

here's another http://www.naturesmenu.co.uk/

Many thanks mate

[Nell 1]

I suppose I'm lucky in that respect, I feed my lot on Raw chicken carcasses but get them for nowt!! A local asian butchers of all places, if their open i can knock on the back door and they give me a bid basket full! The bones are no problem for the dogs, I've fed mine on this type of food for years and never had a problem!