RuralPug Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 OK, so I was in ALDI yesterday and they had dehydrators for around $40. Instant dreams of more home made treats, but I managed to hold back. Have searched on here for threads re dehydrators but really didn't find any reviews of the ALDI ones. Are they worthwhile or should I keep waiting for a better brand to appear second hand? I'd just like to know of anyone has tried the ALDI one or will I be the guinea pig LOL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I bought an Aldi one a few years ago - it's great. I don't do dog treats, mostly fruit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Thanks Vehs That's good to know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ams used to dry chicken necks and breasts for the pei but she had some fancy looking thing that looked like a desktop filing cabinet with shelves that slid in and out. I think it was around $100 and it wasn't from Aldi's. I don't think she's on DOL anymore to comment but I remember once she mentioned problems with the necks rotting quicker than she could dry them out with the machine. It may have been related to our summer heat at that time. I know she did successfully dry a lot on a ongoing basis. I'm thinking once you dry meat though you probably don't want to use the same set up to dry fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Thanks LG. I would just be doing pet treats as there is only one human in this house! It is very basic, but considering the price and that it will do what I want it to do without exploding I think I'm going to grab one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Did you end up buying on RP?? Have you made anything cool?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Yes I bought one! It does have a timer, variable temp control and 5 stackable trays. I bought roo steak and a couple of chicken breasts to make dried treats but before I had the chance to thinly slice then, my %^*&^$%$#& Siamese got around the child-proof lock on the fridge and removed them!!! Pug puppy happily assisted in the opening of both packages - the cats started on the chicken while pug puppy played wiith the roo steak. I arrived on the scene in time to see foster staffy dragging the roo steak through the baby gate and that was the end of that. I cut the remains of the breasts into chunks and shared them amongst the tribe. I have to replace the child-proof lock before I purchase new meats to dehydrate - dragging a heavy bin in front of the fridge door is getting old very fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 OMG RuralPug! What shenanigans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha OMG!!!!!!!! Sorry I shouldn't laugh. I've never had a pet get up to that much mischief, I'd be horrified!!! Edited December 19, 2016 by crazydoglady99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowgliandme Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) hahahaha that is too funny :laugh: - i didnt know cats could even open a fridge! sorry to hear you havent been able to test it out! Edited December 19, 2016 by mowgliandme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 When you use it with meat or liver make sure you slice the meat really thinly (if you 1/2 freeze it is easier) and do it all underneath the house if you live in a high-set house or in the shed as it stinks, I mean it REALLY STINKS (especially liver or heart) Good luck and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Love my Aldi dehydrator!!! Make my own treats most of the time now. Plus I make treats for my mum's dogs who have to have an almost 0 fat diet - they get dried sweet potato chips and they love them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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