Mason_Gibbs Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I feed roo tails to both of mine, no probs here. I gave lamb necks too but battle to find atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Yep, important thing to remember is they should be raw MEATY bones. And also try to avoid artificial saw cuts as much as possible as these create artificial/unnatural surfaces and shapes. Bigger and as whole as possible is better. Agree that those sawn up lamb 'neck chops' are a big no-no. Never had an issue feeding whole lamb necks or roo tails. If in doubt if they get down to just bone take the bone bits away. For a smaller dog maybe go with Turkey necks first up if you are concerned - same type of bone but softer. I would personally not have an issue giving a lamb neck to a whippet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 thank you. The roos tails could be whatever size I wanted and have all their meat on. Lambs necks, well they are all a bit small at the moment, but when I get the butchered would I ask for a whole neck, or say get it cut into two? And I will get the shanks for the dogs and the lamb flaps as long as they are not too fatty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 And I will get the shanks for the dogs shanks are leg bones,and may splinter .... for smaller dogs, lamb necks can be cut in half lengthwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 okay length ways it is, I really don't think they could eat a whole neck each. hmmm okay on the shanks I may let a friend of mine have them then to do whatever it is she does with them to eat them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Very out dated type of diet and seriously, not much about it is natural as we see the meaning of the word natural today, as so many of the ingredients are processed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 What a weird diet and so much effort involved preparing it. Just remember a diet can be made up of natural ingredients but not be natural for the animal its being fed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonlime Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 It is because of breeders like that, that we get confused clients on a daily basis who dont know what to feed their dogs. I am so sick of breeders recommending Weetbix! What a mixture of crap, and how long does she expect you to be preparing your dogs meals for each day? Sounds like you will be there for hours every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I find my dog vomits up lam shanks, cant seem to digest them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I find my dog vomits up lam shanks, cant seem to digest them. .. probably all the spiky bits irritate his stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niques Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Chicken wings were a staple for my labrador in the early weeks. As well as lamb shanks, flaps, the odd turkey neck and, later, chicken carcasses. I thought keeping track of dog meat in the freezer and remembering to take it out each day was an effort for the dog's dinner...this diet has proved me very wrong Isn't garlic supposed to irritate dogs' bowels? Or is it just onion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Garlic is fine in small quantities - everything in moderation. Ososwift, when we get sheep done pretty much every bit we don't eat goes to the dogs and when it comes to lamb we mainly eat only roasts We do keep the lamb shanks for ourselves though. I am sure your friend will appreciate them if you prefer not to give them to the dogs ;) . Agree, if you are going to split the necks, better to split them lengthways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1824 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Are pigs tails and hocks safe to eat? I saw some at an asian grocer today. The pigs tail was still attached to some other meat and bone I think (can't think of the word for it at the moment!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Some dogs don't do well on pork. A pig tail isn't very big so for a 15kg+ dog I would give it a go first up and see how the dog goes with it. Pork can be hard to digest and can be fatty which can cause pancreatitis. Mine have always loved pigs trotters and pigs heads, never had a problem. Same as introducing anything new - give them a small amount and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1824 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Thanks. How many chicken wings would be suitable to substitute a meal of dry food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Scratch that, read it's a Lab. For a pup between 5% and 10% of their adult body weight per day in raw food is a good guide so break out the calculator If you're not solely raw feeding, giving a bit too much or not quite enough just in one meal isn't that important. I wouldn't give chicken wings to a Lab puppy though - try thighs or bodies + some boneless meat (doesn't need to be chicken) Edited September 18, 2011 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) type too slow :p Edited September 18, 2011 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1824 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 :D thanks again. Are chicken wings to big for a puppy or something? I thought it might be something a puppy could chew on or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not too big - too small ;) . For a Lab puppy larger pieces like chicken frames or thighs with the meat on etc are going to be a better size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1824 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Woops... Now I'm slightly confused, because Niques said they fed chicken wings for their lab! Do the wings become a choking hazard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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