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what you are planning to do.

Chicken parts are the best to start with. Backs are a good bone to meat ratio. I also used miss cut chicken breasts. For me, those were the pieces that I felt the most comfortable with. In the beginning, I would use the cleaver to break up the bones somewhat before tossing to Kofi to enjoy.

Kofi has now got the idea of the raw chewing, so I can give her just the pieces. Some use chicken halves, etc. I am just a scardy cat, and proceeding in my own comfort zone. Carina's Raw Dog Food book has been such a great guide for me.

 I have gone all over  town explaining to all the meat people what I need and why. 

Just this afternoon I asked for kidney, and our best "gourmet market meat guy" looked at me in a

"vewwy scawwy" way.

Have fun! Your guys will love it!

As for the guy that you share the couch with.....why not shower him with your appreciation tonight...  ; o )

some dogs at first wont like the raw and you can quick sear both sides...dont get hung up on bone...just get a decent feeding schdue going....most butchers wont work with less than a 50lb order for a good price...i get 100lbs to 150 a month i have 5 dogs i am feeding....i like beef heart 10% or your meal....i like chicken liver also i stay away from beef liver as wilson is very sensitive to it....meat is 80% of your meal bone is 10% and organs is 10%...you dont have to be prefect...remember this is fun...you and your dogs are going to enjoy this journey...their health will be better....

i also get beef stew...and use that its a pretty cheap meat....but chicken is my primary meat.... i have also scored out of date roast beef....the boys like those days!!!!!....my butcher saves me the saw shaving of bone and meal....this is like gold its very rich in bone and fat....after you get to know your butcher you can ask them to save you some.....take your time

and ask lots of questions...everyone here started just like you....

charlie with his pig foot

Almost better than a cleaver. Good for cutting thru chicken backs, etc. Good luck with your raw feeding. I've been at it for over 15 years and can't wait til my next bully comes to start her. As to the butcher, they can order pretty much anything for you, so if you give them a list in advance, say I would like to order a box of chicken necks (usually 40 lbs), so many pounds of whatever meat divided into 2 lb packages, etc. they can handle your account easier.

barbara

Sounds like the hubby is catching on. Mine knows the way to win we over is a big container full of chopped up meat in the fridge for my baby.

We are too easy!

$1.39/lbs for chicken necks and backs they come together packaged in whatever weight I want.  $1.99/lbs and they will grind it for me.....

What do we all think?

p.s.  They were so excited when we started asking questions in the store!  The guy said that they have a lot of customers who are coming in and buying bulk meat for their dogs now and they are expanding their recreational bones as well.