Erny Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) How come they don't sell "Kangaroo Bones" for dogs? Maybe they do, although I've not heard of it. Save for things such as "dried roo tails". But I'm talking about just normal raw bones, like lamb shanks etc. etc. Is there something wrong with giving roo bones to your dog? Just wondering. Edited May 5, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Erny - you can get fresh roo tails but they are expensive, I was able to get them in bulk ages ago so will see if I can get them in again, if so would you be interested? Once I contact the supplier and get a price I will let you know. I have seen them sell for a rip off price of $4 + each so will not buy them at that price from the shops. Hopefully I will be able to get other parts too. Edited May 5, 2009 by Andisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) At this stage of the game (you know I'm still being experimental with Mandela's diet and trying to find what specific food ingredient he seems to be reacting to), yes .... I would be very interested, thanks Andisa. It will take a few weeks of experimentation to determine if all is well with roo meat, but if it is, I wouldn't mind trying a roo bone. Assuming there is no health risk (other than the usual health risks any dog can have with any bone) that would be specific to roo bones? If you get some, I can always freeze them in my new freezer until I'm ready for them . Edited May 5, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'd be interested in grabbing a few fresh tails as well, if you can source them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I buy kangaroo tails from Better Pets and Gardens, $5.99 for a 2kg bag. I can also buy whole tails from another place for $5 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Oh - ok, will make a few calls in the morning... Will let you know how I get on - just hope I can still get them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi1981 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Our local butcher sells Kangaroo tail bones for $2 a kilo. Unfortunately Shar's stomach doesn't like them ( ) so I don't buy them anymore, lol. I am having trouble buying anything other than roo in our town for dogs bones though so I have the opposite problem, lol Jodi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Ok - this is where I used to get them from - not sure if they still stock them or how much.. Lilydale Pet Foods Phone: (03) 9739 6434 Street: Fact 11/ 478 Maroondah Highway Town/City: Lilydale, VIC jodi1981 - where are you - I think everyone in here would love to get fresh roo tails for that price - I know I would.. What a shame your dogs can't eat them.. Edited May 5, 2009 by Andisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Our local butcher doesn't sell them because he believes that people have a 'bad association' with roo meat and that it's low quality so he wont have it in the shop I have been told that a butcher in another town sell bags of roo bones though so it must be out there, I just dont want to drive half an hour to get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Secret Kei; where are you in SA? I get mine free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Our local butcher doesn't sell them because he believes that people have a 'bad association' with roo meat and that it's low quality so he wont have it in the shop I have been told that a butcher in another town sell bags of roo bones though so it must be out there, I just dont want to drive half an hour to get it I drive over 40 mins just for goats milk and about the same when I went to Lilydale, anything within 30 mins is a bonus even though I have a great butcher in the next suburb that I go to all the time to fill the freezers up. If I want it bad enough I just go and get it. Bonnie Parker - free roo bones - bugger - wish I could get it free.... Edited May 5, 2009 by Andisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 $5 for a 2kg bag here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Our local butcher doesn't sell them because he believes that people have a 'bad association' with roo meat and that it's low quality so he wont have it in the shop I have been told that a butcher in another town sell bags of roo bones though so it must be out there, I just dont want to drive half an hour to get it I drive over 40 mins just for goats milk and about the same when I went to Lilydale, anything within 30 mins is a bonus even though I have a great butcher in the next suburb that I go to all the time to fill the freezers up. If I want it bad enough I just go and get it. You're right, I probably don't want it badly enough... may have something to do with the freezer I have which is already overflowing with various other types of dog bones Well that and the fact that I'm not the most confident driver and wont drive on the highway on my own I'll have to make the effort to grab some next time I'm up that way. Bonnie Parker- I've been offered free roo too, but free roo for me meant roo shot in someones block and then dumped in the back of the ute. Makes me a bit squeamish knowing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 secretKei.. HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 meant roo shot in someones block and then dumped in the back of the ute. Makes me a bit squeamish That's exactly how all the other roos are obtained too Except , instead of one... the shooter may get 50 a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 We carry fresh roo tails in a vac sealed 2-pack, just weighed one at 2kg. They are very meaty and a decent size. $4.50 a pack. Fresh or frozen. Sags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 How come they don't sell "Kangaroo Bones" for dogs? Maybe they do, although I've not heard of it. Save for things such as "dried roo tails". But I'm talking about just normal raw bones, like lamb shanks etc. etc. Is there something wrong with giving roo bones to your dog?Just wondering. Hey Ernie, There is a lady who has a pet food shop at the south melbourne markets. She has roo tails most days. Our staffy LOVES them. Lots of meat and a huge bone to chew on afterwards. Sorry cant remember how much they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That's exactly how all the other roos are obtained too Except , instead of one... the shooter may get 50 a night! Ooohhh, dont tell me that persephone. I want to think that if it comes from the butcher it's killed humanely (if there is such a way) I was concerned that wild roo would be full of tapeworms though? I remember something about it being mentioned during puppy class. Thanks for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 We carry fresh roo tails in a vac sealed 2-pack, just weighed one at 2kg. They are very meaty and a decent size. $4.50 a pack. Fresh or frozen. Sags Where are you located, Sags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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