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came4U -> Homemade Doggie bones/treats (2/18/2011 4:24:15 AM)
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I have at least 20 lbs (every 3 months) of stored, frozen leftovers (not more than 2 days old) of chicken/duck (bones, some meat left on, skin, cartilage), cooked vegetables (assorted, also frozen) that I put in my larger deep-freeze as gradual add-ins instead of throwing them out. This is because for one I hate waste and secondly even in winter the critters (racoons, skunks) would get into my garbage outside.
I don't currently have a dog (have one cat left that dislikes people food in general) but I have considered making baked (large chunk size) homemade bones for a neighbor's 2 large dogs.
I have seen a few shows where they have made them but I wasn't really paying attention at the time.
I have the necessary meat grinders, food processor, bran, whole wheat, flour, oats, etc.
Before I take the bones out of the freezer, should I plan to use the bones by boiling to oblivion then grinding (for the marrow nutrition)?? or do I cook it as I would for soup and toss the bones (uhhg wasteeeee).
Does anyone have ideas/recipes or have attempted this feat? I'd appreciate baking instructions in detail as well as info if adding of a preservative is necessary????
thanks in advance,
*PS! I have seen many cat threads here, haven't noticed too many comments about dogs? Gotta be some here!!??
**also, for decorative purposes, do they sell dog bone shape cookie cutters? or will I have to roll this out as a dough and cut it ad-lib?
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