Going to feed my dogs raw food!

[ROZ 0]

you cant send animals for slaughter if you have pumped them full of crap thats why there are vets and meat inspectors at abbotoirs thats what they call traceabillity

 

Getting stuff from Abbatiors is getting harder I needed a end of user licence I was informed from my local abbatatior. Just picked up some beef tripe and pigs hearts, will feed the dogs for a few days. the tripe stinks Vermin Dropper you sounding like an old pro now mate

Edited September 28, 2006 by ROZ

[spike 0]

Just got back from 2 local butchers.

 

On said they don't bone on the premises & only had marrow bones

 

The other just tipped a box of stuff, seemed to be mainly ribs, into a bin bag for nothing. Must be a good few kilos there - will feed my dog for a while, going to have a sort through it - not a problem when you get it for "f**k all" as he put it .

Bought a couple of hearts for 70p also. Going to try some other Butchers before next week; this seems too easy

[ROZ 0]

Nice one spike

[Vermin Dropper 2]

Vermin Dropper you sounding like an old pro now mate

 

You been following my learning curve mate??? the last 18 months or so have been great for me and the animals, since getting into raw feeding I don't know why people would want to feed dry? it maybe takes me a little longer to sort out because of the traveling to fetch my supplies (I dont live in the middle of nowhere, I just get my rmb's fro barf supplier) but its well worth it,

 

"Romantics" of the world unite,

[Nipper 0]

Whoa, steady Neddy. RainmakerKennels I was attempting some light banter with C/G. I guess it didn't work. Sorry C/G.

 

As for being a sales rep or having other vested interests, I am not and I haven't. I thought I was putting my point across. I guess the rabble don't like being called romantics. If you read my posts you will see the one that mentions having fed raw food in the past. It didn't have a name then, it was just dog food!! Now it is called BARF & RMB and there is host of fantasies attached to it........enjoy and I'll go back to making no posts

[Rainmaker 7]

LOL Nipper, no need for no posts mate, I'm enjoying the craic mate! Sorry I took you the wrong way, just you seemed quite anti raw feeding (whatever its name) for someone who used to feed it

 

No worries mate, stay and have another pint!

 

Roz, there you are matey! Been looking for you - I couldn't find your PM to reply to you about end user licences.

 

After our discussion over PM about them, I contacted DEFRA and Trading Standards (who enforce animal byproducts legislation in their particular area of the UK). I have had written confirmation from both that you definitely DO NOT need an end user licence to buy from an abattoir or butcher, if you are not a business yourself.

 

Fair play that particular abattoir wouldn't sell without one, that can't be helped. Might be worth reminding them or others like them in future though

 

Cheers.

[king 11,972]

i like to feed raw food my self iv'e just looked on the net for abbattoirs there's 3 about 15 miles from me so i will be giving them a visit in the morning.what would you be asking for down there lee ?

[Rainmaker 7]

Alright King? I'd not be asking for anything specific at first - just tell them you want to buy some scran for the dogs and ask what they can offer you. You'll probably get something like "What like marrow bones and stuff?" in reply.

 

That's your chance to jump in and say "No thanks mate - got any pigs trotters, pig/cow heads, tails, lamb necks, and that sort of stuff?"

 

You'll possibly get a strange look or two, but then depending on the slaughter house (the one near us sells dog mince anyway so they're well used to it all) you'll be given a few boxes of necks/trotters and some heads if you require them.

 

Heads are great tucka for larger dogs, and even smaller dogs get a geat workout from them.

 

See how you get on. It's great seeing all the lads on here taking an interest and switching over to raw

 

EDITED TO ADD: If you can get a box of chicken backs, necks or even whole carcases or frames so much the better. Wholesale meat suppliers/abattoirs specialising in poultry are good for these. Again just take what you can get so long as it's got good bone content AND is meaty.

Edited September 28, 2006 by RainmakerKennels

[ROZ 0]

Hi there Rainmaker getting that letter will of been alot easier than getting a licence paperwork and more paper work :sick: Your site is taking shape now mate

[king 11,972]

cheers lee i will let you know how i get on .all the best KING

[king 11,972]

well went to the abbatoir and its a very big place but the security guard was a bit of a prick to say the least so i didn't have much luck there the other 2 are a good distance from me it was my mistake i thought they were a lot closer .but never mind i went down the local butchers and the wife bought a big lump of beef for a stew.so i had a word with him and sorted out every friday i could go down and get a bit of him.he gave me a big box a few livers and a few hearts a good few racks of rib some nice rmbs and about 4lb of sausage the dog's loved the rack's so i think i will try to sort out if i can go down on a tuesday and a friday to pick some stuff up.he is 3 mins walk down the lane

[Rainmaker 7]

Nice one King! Told you, a quick purchase and a word in their shell-like usually always pays off

 

Funny about the security guard, never seen one of them at an abattoir before LOL Must be a major place, perhaps they have AR trouble? Might be worth a phone call or letter to the gaffer (not just any old worker) explaining who you are and what you want. Don't give up on good sources easily!

 

BTW - free sausages? Sod the dogs...

Cheers,

 

Lee

[king 11,972]

it was a very big place there was lorry's in and out constantly very big fence all around the place it was like fortknox but i bet they have got some excellent stuff being thrown away what a waste i will give them a ring infact i will ring them this morning theres no harm in trying

[Rainmaker 7]

That's the spirit kidda Let us know how you get on.

[spike 0]

I widened the net a bit this morning, tried a few butchers (in Ormskirk/Aughton, Lee - I take it you know the area?) some mixed results as expected, but one chopped some good lamb necks off there & then & said he will get & keep "plucks" etc for me, another gave me loads including liver, meat,ribs etc & said he will keep his stuff back for me - freeze it until I come next week as he bones at different times. Also found a meat wholesaler which was shut, but I'll try next week.

Reckon I've now gor a month's food in the freezer & more in fridge for nothing except the cost of a bit of mince/sausages for us - less than £5.

 

Not a bad start

 

Edit to "MINCE/sausages for us", not mice - not taking it that far

Edited September 30, 2006 by spike