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gloria125
Greensboro, AL
June 04, 2009
10:04 AM Post #6640609
| I am a vegetarian but my dogs are not. Recently the FDA has issued a cautionary statement regarding imported jerky products for dogs.
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048178.ht...
Im getting out my Ex Calibur Dehydrator. They really like the duck jerky that comes in the package.
Now where can I find duck meat to make into jerky? |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
June 04, 2009
10:12 AM Post #6640644
| Dog treats! I hadn't thought of that. I'm sure you can find some recipes online... and I know you'll consider contamination issues when making jerky without salt... I've never heard of duck meat being a problem; people eat it rare... let us know what you end up doing!
I wonder if you could check with local farmers somehow... duck meat for dog jerky doesn't have to be from young and tender critters... |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
June 04, 2009
10:26 AM Post #6640728
| Here's a chicken jerky recipe. http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/chicken-jerky-dog-treats.html
It seems the Walmart recall on chicken jerky was a few years ago so hopefully the duck and chicken jerkys they have now are o.k. for dogs. (Waggon Trail brand) They are expensive though. So Ill be making my own.
mumble mumble.
the things I do for my dogs. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
June 04, 2009
10:39 AM Post #6640781
| Looks good to me! Interesting that they say to slice with the grain,but for dog treats I guess extra chewy is good.
Thin slices so it dries in just a couple of hours should help keep the treats safe (no salt to prevent bacteria during drying process). |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
June 04, 2009
11:27 AM Post #6641064
| I saw one reference that dogs especially like dried chicken livers. Don't know if I could do that - even for my beloved Roscoe and Emma - but I know they would love the protein!
They quickly became addicted to the duck jerky and look like they are insulted if I offer anything else.
Insulted - I mean Roscoe spits it out and buries it in the corner! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
June 04, 2009
11:36 AM Post #6641102
| ROFL! Dried chicken livers should be fairly cheap to make, if you find a butcher who can sell you a big bucket of them. I'd sure set up in the garage, though, as liver isn't an aroma I want wafting through the house. :-) |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
June 04, 2009
12:30 PM Post #6641333
| ESPECIALLY when one is a vegetarian! Maybe Ill just put some zuchini or eggplant in with the regular jerky. Sorry dogs. I do have my limitations!
Can't do it in the garage, because Henry my New Zealand rabbit lives in there. I KNOW he is a vegetarian!
He would not like the smell of liver in his peaceful home. |
tortoisekeeper
Cookeville, TN
(Zone 6a)
June 04, 2009
07:23 PM Post #6642946
| I put beef liver, chicken liver, chicken gizzards and chicken hearts in the dehydrater for my 3 fur babies all the time. I keep them in the frig. My babies love it, its cheap and I don't have to worry about them getting sick.
Betty |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
June 04, 2009
07:28 PM Post #6642962
| How thinly do you slice the meats?
Thanks! |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
June 04, 2009
07:31 PM Post #6642973
| tortoisekeeper: do you use any flavorings? |
tortoisekeeper
Cookeville, TN
(Zone 6a)
June 04, 2009
07:35 PM Post #6642997
| I don't use any flavoring or slice the meats. I just put them on the trays dry them overnight then put in a zip lock in the frig. I have had a little trouble with the liver sticking so next batch I plan on spraying the tray with pam before I put the liver on.
Betty |
gloria125
Greensboro, AL
June 04, 2009
07:42 PM Post #6643035
| I bet your furries love you! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
June 04, 2009
07:55 PM Post #6643095
| Great info, thanks! |
MsChris32
Canton, GA
June 08, 2009
06:37 AM Post #6657492
| Here's another hint for my fellow dog lovers. You can make "chicken jerky" for dogs without the dehydrator, too. Just use the lowest setting possible on your oven...around 200 degrees, and plan to leave the chicken in there for five or six hours to dry out completely. I wait for good sales on boneless, skinless chicken breast and slice it as thin as I can. You can tell when it's done because it will get really crunchy and you can break it like crisp bacon. I've taken this to my Bichon playgroup get-togethers and never seen a dog turn it down yet.
Enjoy! |
