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Anybody do it? Pros and Cons?

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The only negative about it is the availability of the raw items and possibly the time of preparing and cleaning up. I fed raw to a couple dogs for a extended period of time and they did extremely well on it! The easiest thing for me to use was chicken and I worried a lot about the bacteria left by raw chicken and how it could effect me or loved ones. I even had a complete blood panel done on my dog after 6 mo of using it and everything was in good parameters. The dogs barely drink any water , look like lean strong athletes and performed well. IMO , the absolute best way to feed and care for one.

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Very interesting. Thanks!

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I own a slaughter house and I can bet you there is nothing better during the winter. Summer time though it spoils really quick so you best have a freezer to store it in.

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I feed raw (offal) beef,lamb,goat, swine to all my dogs.....if u got a locally owned butcher/slaughter shop that would be your best source.
I am fortunate my butcher slaughters .
I ask him if he can save me sum offal...when I need it ...he calls me ....I go get it .......28¢ a pound....I buy 250 -300 lbs at a time.
It takes some time to cut it up and freeze it, about 2 hours of prep time...300lbs (25-35% being fat ) usually last me 1.5 mth
Been useing raw for about 10 yrs. ...
P.S......while your negotiateing for raw don't forget the FAT.......

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I feed raw... I feed a premade raw with some extra meat added

Cons
-Cost
-Freezer space needed to keep it
-Prep time and work

Otherwise I love feeding raw. They drink less water, **** less and look great on it

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Originally posted by Sonny Phipps
The only negative about it is the availability of the raw items and possibly the time of preparing and cleaning up. I fed raw to a couple dogs for a extended period of time and they did extremely well on it! The easiest thing for me to use was chicken and I worried a lot about the bacteria left by raw chicken and how it could effect me or loved ones. I even had a complete blood panel done on my dog after 6 mo of using it and everything was in good parameters. The dogs barely drink any water , look like lean strong athletes and performed well. IMO , the absolute best way to feed and care for one.

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'PR'LEAD'S MIDNITE SASSY
CFC CH Canadian GCH Multi Group Placing MBPIG BBPIG LEGACYK STANNYFIELD PRIME TIME (AKC & UKC Pointed)
BPIG MBBPIG WINDAMIRS RED LIGHT DISTRICT V AMBERLANE
LEGACYK DARE TO DREAM V CBLUES
LEGACYK WHITE AS A GHOST V CBLUES

Gone but not forgotten
GRNITECH GRCH PKC CH'PR'CLEMENTS' BLUE PRANCER
GRNITECH GRCH'PR'SPIKE'S TWILITE HOOKER
'PR'PRANCER'S GETTIN DOWN N DIRTY (PrancerxHooker)
NITECH CH’PR’BUELL’S BLUE ROCKY(Whitey x Spice)
CKC BBPIG MARIES BABY BREEZE

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Im a farmer and I feed raw beef during the winter when available. The price of bull calves lately has been poor so I just feed them to the dogs. Cut the hide and the dogs do the rest.

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I prolly need to explain my feeding a bit more. I didn’t just buy chicken breast or hamburger and feed it. I used chicken quarters (whole) organic kelp raw eggs some type of organ meat (I used mostly chicken hearts but sometimes liver) (shell included) and 3-4 times a week I fed each dog a can of mackerel .

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Wow, a lot of good information. I am seriously considering it now. Thanks all.

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Originally posted by pamjohnson
Im a farmer and I feed raw beef during the winter when available. The price of bull calves lately has been poor so I just feed them to the dogs. Cut the hide and the dogs do the rest.

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Originally posted by Olrebel
You must have junk calves !! I just sold 20 500lbs at $925 a piece at the sale

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Originally posted by pamjohnson
I'm happy for you. Unfortunately we get a Bill for a lot of our calves after commission, beef promotion,and hauling. All though we just got $54 for one we sold this passed week at 95 lbs

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Pam Johnson. I assume you're selling Dairy Bull calves. They are not worth much here either.

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Originally posted by Preacher Tom
Pam Johnson. I assume you're selling Dairy Bull calves. They are not worth much here either.

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Originally posted by Preacher Tom
Pam Johnson. I assume you're selling Dairy Bull calves. They are not worth much here either.

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Originally posted by Olrebel
Even day old jersey calves will bring 150 here.

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