Loving my Oldies Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Yes, you read it correctly Tamar likes the kibble I buy (Delicate Care recommended when I was desperate to find something Danny liked). I fact they all like it, having tried so many different brands. However Tamar (like so many of her breed) no longer has a tooth in her much loved little head and I have been grinding up the kibble and dried chicken pices to sprinkle on the usual raw beef in a pestle and mortar. It takes me ages and I regularly just have a bowl of it grinding away while watching television or reading. It occurred to me that a coffee grinder might be easier and obviously that brings me to the Brains Trust to ask if anyone else has done this and if anyone has recommendations for what brand to buy. TIA. Edited January 6, 2017 by Dame Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) I'd probably go a smallish blender or food processor over coffee grinder just based on the differing consistencies of coffee beans and kibble. Having said that, Breville do make some nice cheaper coffee/spice grinders. Edit: just remember that because you're using it for kibble, you'll be voiding any warranty on the product. Edited January 6, 2017 by RiverStar-Aura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) It's an old one DDD, but yes, I used a coffee bean grinder for grinding dry food for weaning my puppies. Think it is a B&D I also use it to grind dried liver Edited January 6, 2017 by Starkehre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I crumble kibble in the blender for my baby puppies - I just mix it into some raw meat when I'm introducing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disintegratus Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I bought one for about $13 from Kogan.com, works like a dream. I actually bought it for crumbling up chick starter for baby quails!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Would soaking and mushing not be easier for a toothless oldie? Then mix with mince? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Thank goodness I am not alone . I do have a blender, but the food gets caught all around the blades. I thought a coffee blender (I’ve never used one) would be an easier solution. It's an old one DDD, but yes, I used a coffee bean grinder for grinding dry food for weaning my puppies. Think it is a B&D I also use it to grind dried liver Oh thanks, Starkehre. Would soaking and mushing not be easier for a toothless oldie? Then mix with mince? Any left overs get put back into the container and so they do become mushy; she just seems to prefer it ground up and sprinkled over the mince. What we do for them. Edited January 6, 2017 by Dame Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 K-mart also have them, the blade type ones for $13. http://www.kmart.com.au/product/coffee-grinder/128170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thank goodness I am not alone . I do have a blender, but the food gets caught all around the blades. I thought a coffee blender (I’ve never used one) would be an easier solution. It's an old one DDD, but yes, I used a coffee bean grinder for grinding dry food for weaning my puppies. Think it is a B&D I also use it to grind dried liver Oh thanks, Starkehre. Would soaking and mushing not be easier for a toothless oldie? Then mix with mince? Any left overs get put back into the container and so they do become mushy; she just seems to prefer it ground up and sprinkled over the mince. What we do for them. Naaaww, well she deserves what she likes! Sounds like coffee grinders can be pretty cheap and kibble would be softer than coffee beans so should work :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 could you also pop it in a plastic/freezer bag and just whack it with a meat tenderiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 could you also pop it in a plastic/freezer bag and just whack it with a meat tenderiser? That is how I squished Amber's kibble when I wanted to make it into a powder. It is errr good therapy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 could you also pop it in a plastic/freezer bag and just whack it with a meat tenderiser? That is how I squished Amber's kibble when I wanted to make it into a powder. It is errr good therapy too! I'm sure it would be :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Happy Paws treats (advertisers on here) also do a ground up product. It is called Perfect Apperteaser http://www.happypawstreats.com.au/products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 could you also pop it in a plastic/freezer bag and just whack it with a meat tenderiser? That is how I squished Amber's kibble when I wanted to make it into a powder. It is errr good therapy too! I'm sure it would be :) LOL. I am not one for bashing things when I need therapy. I’m more go out and water the lawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 K-mart also have them, the blade type ones for $13. http://www.kmart.com...-grinder/128170 At $13 ..... nothing to lose. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Happy Paws treats (advertisers on here) also do a ground up product. It is called Perfect Apperteaser http://www.happypaws...com.au/products LOL. Knowing my luck with Tamar, I’d get that and she would refuse it. I’ll try the coffee grinder, but will keep this in mind. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 K-mart also have them, the blade type ones for $13. http://www.kmart.com...-grinder/128170 Set off today to do some shopping at Westfield. Came home with grinder. Took me seconds, literally, to do what would take me ages in the pestle and mortar. to Avanti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great result DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great result DD. You bet. :) Yum yum for the dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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