joelle Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have also put this in the nutrition forum - wasnt sure of the best place to post it. At what age can a puppy have chicken necks? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 What sort of breed is it?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelle Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sorry. 8 weeks old jack russell, so very small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 You could always cut them up into little bits... someone eles migth be able to help.... I sometimes give my whole ones bigger ones i cut up... But for an 8 week id maybe give them afew more weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I always supervise meal times, but I'd give him a go on chicken necks now. He might not manage to make a hole in them, so just try again next week. It won't do him any damage, just might be the source of some frustration for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marble Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 i would give it a go.. but do supervise so they do not get lazy and try to swallow it whole. puppies do get lazy if they try to chew it and get frustrated then try to swallow it whole which can be dangerous and choke her if he cannot chew it or is taking ages.. then cut it up into pieces. this will then not cause any choking problems good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My puppy has had them since 7 weeks old (still at the breeders) but just supervise. She now gets part of a lamb flap or 2 chicken necks 3 times a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I feed them chicken necks from the day I bring them home. If you freeze them first you wont have to worry about them gulping them down, its too cold for anything but chewing. Also a great way to teach them safe bone-eating habits. My dogs still get their bones frozen most of the time, although at least I know that they will eat them sensibly if they are thawed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole... Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 We were advised to feed Lomani smashed chicken necks from 8 weeks onwards. Just whack them with a meat tenderiser to get the bones a bit broken and it's much easier with those little puppy teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My opinion / I would be feeding whole necks..maybe frozen! I am a firm believer in giving pups/dogs LARGE bones for their size, so that there is NO possibility of them swallowing it.If they don't eat it all.so what? Cutting bones up..esp chicken necks seems a bit dangerous to me.. they may try and swallow a piece which is 'just' too large or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'd say it's fine to start now. Even if it's too big it just means they'll take longer to get through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'd say it's fine to start now. Even if it's too big it just means they'll take longer to get through it. which means less time you have to spend trying to keep them amused so they dont start chewing the furniture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wylie Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well my Border babies get chicken necks and broken up chicken carcasses from the time they start teething and really eating. The Pap babies even get them! I currently have a 10 week old and a 12 week old happily munching on turkey necks. They usually get chicken necks so today was something different for them. My babies dont tend to be gutses and chew everything well. Guess its cos they are so used to getting lots of raw foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishalouise Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My 12 week old Mini Poodle puppy has been eating chicken necks ever since we have had her (8 weeks) and she was eating them well before that at the breeders. I feed them frozen. So, my question is when are lamb necks OK? I bought some today and thought I would give them a try tomorrow when I am home to supervise - thoughts? Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelle Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Thanks for all the replies guys. I gave him one and he loved it, supervised closely but he managed great. So I guess if he can manage it, any dog could as he is so small! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoodleNut Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I feed them chicken necks from the day I bring them home. If you freeze them first you wont have to worry about them gulping them down, its too cold for anything but chewing. Also a great way to teach them safe bone-eating habits. My dogs still get their bones frozen most of the time, although at least I know that they will eat them sensibly if they are thawed. Glad to hear that someone else freezes them ... fabulous for this hot spell Melbourne is having. I have been freezing the necks for our Puli and she is now 14 weeks and has been having one every second day since 8 weeks. I initially thought it would just slow her downa nd give her something to do ... the safety point is a good one I hadn't considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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