Rascal Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) In puppy problems we were discussing bait and treats. I dehydrate a big VIP puppy roll after being chopped into small cubes and my pugs love it! Does anyone else have any ideas for treats to share? Edited August 9, 2008 by Rascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'm doing chicken livers and beef hearts at the moment The beef liver works really well boiled firs't so I've boiled this stuff first too, though itstinks the house out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Ok - I am glad to see this thread here. I have been thinking about doing this for a while now. Usually I just boil up the liver and use it that way. Is there anything to look out for when selecting a food dehydrator? Will need a bigger treat bag soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Make sure it has different temperature settings as apparently you cant do meat in the ones that only have one temp I got the Ezidry snack maker from these people http://www.natureswonderland.biz/Biodynami...iSnackmaker.htm Its been good, though I tried chicken thigh and it stayed really greasy, but the livers and kidneys etc have been really good The liver I dried from raw went chewy and I did it in strips, froze it when not using and it was great, but the liver I boiled first went harder and drier, and was so easy to break up, and could just be left out in a zip loch bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh and I put it in the garage as its on for a day or more, so only the garage stinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 I think if I had to do it again I would buy one with square trays. Mine is a fowlers Vacola and it works pretty well for meat and fruit (i usually just preserve the fruit) Also I would measure to see if the trays fit into the dishwasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I was having a look at a few different models, and looks like I will need about $200 - $300 (and more) for a good one. I like the square ones too, but don't think much about the price tags... Since I am not likely to do more than the dogs treats in one, would a cheaper model do the job or am I better off parting with more $$$ than I really want to? I can see a huge saving with making the treats. For those who have one already -------------------- * what sort are you using, * how long have you had it, *would you buy the same brand again, * or if you were buying another one - which one would you buy now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doberkids Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Bumpy on this one as I am thinking about getting one too and am really interested to hear any answers to Andisa's questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I just get Shoemonster to make me some ;) I don't reckon I would be able to handle the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doberkids Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I've done liver in the microwave and OH was : ;) so I want to try it in the laundry (where he never ever goes!) And i am also a kitchen gizmo queeeeeeeeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I did chicken breast jerky and it turned out fantastic! Also tried the vip roll, cut thin into chips and they are great too Doing ox cheek now and its taking forever, and my god it looks disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doberkids Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 shoemonster what machine do you have? approx how much $$'s pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I got the Ezidry snack maker from these people http://www.natureswonderland.biz/Biodynami...iSnackmaker.htm It is $185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterpup Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Oh and I put it in the garage as its on for a day or more, so only the garage stinks! Can you please tell me - is it MEGA stinky? And can you still use the machine for other things afterwards, or does the meaty smell go into it permanently? I've had a dehydrator for ages, to do fruit and veg for us, but have never done meat. Too chicken (groaann, sorry ) I'd like to have a go at some dog treats, but I don't want to stinkify the dehydrator permanently. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doberkids Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 MOnsterpup which one have you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterpup Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 doberkids, I have the ezidri snackmaker. It's been really good (except it's a bit noisy with the fan). I always try to have most of the drying time at night so I can't hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Its stinky while its drying, and probably worse because I do it in the garage so its an all of a sudden smell when I open the door to go check it It doesnt make the dryer itself stink though, I did meat in it the other day and mushrooms in it last night no probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterpup Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks Shoemonster! Don't know if I'll have a go or not. I haven't got a garage, and we have more than enough stinky smells in our house already, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doberkids Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hmm, definitely tempted to make the purchase! Love the idea of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I made Isiss sweet potato chips, they took forever! Now I'm doing more chicken breast for the dogs and some silverside cos I want to see how it works out I also dry slow cooked a beef roast today, I'm feeling adventurous!!! Havent tried it yet though, it might be horrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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