Alibear Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hi everyone, I have done lots of searches on DOL for info on BARF and have found quite a bit, but I haven't found exactly what I am after. I don't expect anyone to retype everything, but you can send me towards to links etc that would be greatly appreciated. I feed Bear Hills Science Diet and am thinking of switching to BARF but I don't completely understand what it is or what needs to be done :rolleyes: I understand I have to make up food with bones, meat and veggies, but I have some question. 1. How do I know how much of everything and what to put in? 2. Do you have to mince it all up in a juicer? Some info I have seen says you make patties, others say it is to runny? 3. You have to add vitamins etc? 4. Does anyone have an idea on what it would possibly cost to feed 1 GSD? 5. I don't mind spending time to make his food if it is the best thing for him, but can anyone tell me approx. how long it all takes? I am happy to buy books to get all this info if needed, just not sure where to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 BARF World :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 Thank you very much ML - I think I have a heap of reading on my hands today! Much appreciated. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Alibear you can call me if you like (Its just too much to type) I feed Rex BARF for many years now. Its EASY and way less expensive than Hills.... You do need a juicer or a good food processor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammara Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 ML so that is a USA site, is there anywhere you can actually buy it? sorry to highjack the thread.... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Not exactly a US site, BARF is the invention of an Australian vet, but the BARF World group is American. Here is Dr Billinghurst's personal site, with Australian links for ordering his books and a list of distributors of his patty's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katetk Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 ML so that is a USA site, is there anywhere you can actually buy it? sorry to highjack the thread.... :rolleyes: There are two places i know of northside Brissie that sell the patties they cost around $14.95 i *think* . One place at Paddington and one place at Keperra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I understand I have to make up food with bones, meat and veggies, but I have some question. Don't forget fish, eggs and yoghurt too. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 Oh my god - this sounds way to complicated! Everything seems so difficult at the moment! Meat, bones, chicken, fish, eggs - Jeebers, I bet I stuff it all up and make my baby boy sick knowing my luck! :rolleyes: myszka, thank you very much for the offer. Much appreciated. That is very nice of you. I am at work at the moment but will try give you a call a bit later if I can get away from all the eager ears listening, if not will try and call another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog21 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Ab, I buy mine from the BARF agent in Sydney Sharryn 0416 146 732. I pay $60.00 for 4 rolls home delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Some experienced BARFers might disagree with me... but I reckon there's nothing wrong with starting off by feeding a semi-BARF diet. My boy has BARF breakfasts and kibble dinners. Best of both worlds for us - healthy and convenient. Perhaps you could try that, if the whole BARF thing seems too overwhelming? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Oh my god - this sounds way to complicated! Everything seems so difficult at the moment! Meat, bones, chicken, fish, eggs - Jeebers, I bet I stuff it all up and make my baby boy sick knowing my luck! :rolleyes: Trust me, its REALLY easy. OK its a bit more difficult than pouring kibble into the bowl, but not that much. And Bear will not be sick. He might not like some things in the beginning. I will pm you my work number, you can call me during the day anytime. As to going half BARF half non BARF - yeah, pure BARFers will not agree.... My boy occasionally gets some dried food. I mean occasionally. Just as often as I eat McDonalds.... and that is not often and in desperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Ab, I buy mine from the BARF agent in Sydney Sharryn 0416 146 732. I pay $60.00 for 4 rolls home delivered. How long does that last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianto Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 BARF doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. BigDog BARF mince is about half the price of the Dr Billinghurst patties. Contact BigDog and they should be able to give you details of a local supplier. http://www.bigdogpetfoods.com/ You could lightly cook the mince in the beginning to encourage your dog to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 (edited) I actually contacted Big Dog Pet Foods last week and they said that they will not have any distributors in Sydney for 6 - 8 weeks. I make my own at the moment but I am seriously thinking of getiing some Big Dog when I can in Sydney. I would go through over one bag BARF patties per day so it works out expensive at $15 per bag. Edited September 5, 2005 by norskgra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I have been feeding the Big Dog foods for about a month now and I am very happy with them. The only thing I've found is that there isn't quite enough crushed bone in the mix and so I always feed with an almost meat-less bone to get the balance better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 If you are going to warm the mince to tempt your dog...just be careful if you have crushed bone in the mix...As you just don't want to cook/heat the bone enough to cause an issue. I'd be tempted to swoosh some vegemite in some warm water and pour that over the mix...see if that gets the dogs senses going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianto Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I actually contacted Bid Dog Pet Foods last week and they said that they will not have any distributors in Sydney for 6 - 8 weeks. I get mine from a guy in St Marys, PM me and I'll send you his details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie21 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I'm about to change over from Eukeuneba to the BARF patties and I was wondering if I'll need to feed anything in addition to the patties? He's a 12kg spaniel so I think I'll need to feed him about 1 patty per day but am not sure what else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Julie Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I feed Jyra a raw diet, but I don't do the veggie thing, so can't help you with that part. Jyra is a 30-32kg female GSD and it costs me approximately $50 a month to feed her. I feed her about 600gm a day. I calculated it based on 2% of her body weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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