I am so grateful for you!! I have 3 dogs (90lbs, 50lbs, and 35lbs) and I was so stressed to try and feed a BARF diet because I can't afford it. You have encouraged me to do some serious rethinking!!
Great video! I started thinking about how many years I've been feeding raw....does anyone remember when there were no Wing Stop, etc. restaurants around? That's how long I've been feeding raw because way back then I could buy wings (which have a great bone to meat ratio) for .25 a pound! So I've been doing this for over 25 years & you're spot on with what you're doing! I've had several dogs over the years live to 16 & 17 years of age. I've done the BARF & Prey model & exactly what you're doing now...saw no difference in the health of my dogs from either diet...it's all about balancing over time just like the human diet. Thanks for encouraging so many people out there to give this a shot!
Thank you so much for saying that! I love that you have tried many different methods and haven't noticed any difference. It really helps me feel more confident (something I still struggle with because of everybody's very loud opinions). I just wanted a healthier alternative for my dogs that also didn't break my bank or take more time to make than meal prepping for my own family. 😂
Thank you for making it simple. I want to switch to a raw diet, but my head was about to explode on how complicated people make it. Thank you, and you're doing great!!
Yesss!!!!!!!!!! Yes to every single point you made. This video is everything. Any kind of meat has to be better than kibble. I love your approach and advice. Thank you.
Thank you! Ignore the haters. You are so right about it being better to do something consistently then not to anything. Kudos to you for having the courage to speak out. There are many more of us out here to appreciate what you are doing and you sharing your journey than the haters who are complaining!
I agree. A lot of people get caught up in numbers, very specific numbers. If the dog is happy, roll with it. There is no one size fits all, just like in human diets.
I'm so excited that I found you!!! I'm encouraged by you and exactly how you feed raw! Definitely don't let these people bother you. I am saving up for a grinder and now know this is actually doable your Awesome thank you so much.
This is just what we are looking for. My wife thinks the same way you do about not going overboard. The prepared raw diets would cost us $600 per month for a yuppie dog food. We totally agree with and thank you.
I love how you stick it to those stuck up people I’m getting my dog in two week I can’t wait I was going feed him a high kibble but just a few videos ima feed my dog raw what I can feed him thank you for being truthful!!! Thank you!
THANK YOU for this! Everything you have said has validated all of my thoughts and feelings. You are amazing and SO brave for posting all of this. So, thank you again!!!
I’m so so glad I ran across this video! I’ve been trying to switch to raw, but have 6 dogs and it feels incredibly overwhelming with the information out there. Thank you for sharing!!! 🐶
Coconuts in your yard?! I am jealous. Also, thank you for your videos and reminding me that my dogs diet doesn’t have to ALWAYS be perfect. Almost a year ago, my dog was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and I was told he probably wouldn’t be around for more than three months. I was slow cooking him human food at the time, but switched to a BARF diet and holistic treatment at the time of diagnosis vs. prescribed intensive chemo. I beat myself up nearly every time I prep his food because I am worried that I am not doing a good enough job or providing him with what he needs, but I know the raw diet has assisted in him still being with me months after such a bleak diagnosis.
Thank you, thank you!! For the great idea of the meat grinder! I was beating myself of how to incorporate raw food for my German and now I'm so excited! I'm going to get the grinder today and prepare his raw meats and freeze them just like you do 😂😂😂, thank you for sharing your experience with us. ❤❤❤❤
Yeah humans are finding so many benefits on an all meat diet(carnivore). I’ve done it myself. Dogs definitely don’t need a “balanced” diet with fruit and veggies and grains. Dr. Ken Berry had a vet on who cured a lot of dog and cat problems with raw diet. Great job on the videos!
I have a 75-85 lb 10 year old siberian husky who has been having digestive issues very recently. I’ve been wanting to switch him over to raw for awhile but didn’t feel educated enough on it. He’s also pretty sedentary in his older age. This video is super informative! Thank you
Thank you for this video. 3 months ago I started carnivore diet after an MS episode. This diet helped me to feel the best I have felt since my diagnosis. Once we got our puppy I really wanted her to feel the best she can feel too. Your videos have helped take the significant stress out of this process and looking forward to getting started. Again thank you so much!
I like your attitude! Do what works for you! You are a realist. So many videos make it so complicated and it’s discouraging. If it gets complicated, it gets tossed out, so I have taken on the theory that no matter what I feed him will always be better than the best kibble. I have yoyo’d with raw because it is time consuming, but your videos motivated me to start up again. Thank you.
Well done! I've been feeding my dogs raw for about almost 2 years now. I started because my adopted Aussie had severe digestion issues, vomiting bile after every meal. I'll give my other two dogs some veg/fruit because they like it, but the Aussie absolutely can't tolerate carbs. I try to be as balanced as possible, but sometimes I fall short so I make it up during the week. I use chicken as the base then add sardines, gizzards, liver, and occasionally some chicken paws. In the beginning, I stressed out so much thinking I had to get all these expensive exotic foods, then I realized I was being ridiculous and here we are.
@@rose8662 I buy the 10 lb. bags of chicken leg quarters, turkey necks, chicken paws, turkey gizzards, liver, and beef shanks at the Mexican markets. They always have sales. And I'll buy beef when it's on sale at other grocery stores, like roasts for $2.97/lb. then cut, portion and freeze. I buy canned sardines in water at Walmart, their brand (none of my dogs will eat fresh or frozen fish). Walmart also sells the chicken leg quarters for $7.80 for the 10 lb bag. Price has increased over the past year. My dogs honestly get a lot of chicken because it's the most economical but I do switch up their protein, like turkey necks, sardines, and beef for a meal. I give beef liver like 2-3 times a week.
@@rose8662 Absolutely! If you have time search 1st508th Airborne on here. He has a ton of raw feeding videos. He was the reason I started raw feeding and has an amazing amount of info. He also does sourcing videos too.
Thank you, for breaking down how you have switched to a raw food diet for your pupper. My wife and I have been considering switching both our GSP’s from kibble to your method. I know I’m not perfect and trying to get the balance exactly right would be impossible for us the way we work. The method you break down seems simple enough that we could at least have the conversation about maintaining our puppers health. We all know kibble cereal is not good for our dogs but the raw diet is so intimidating.
Good video thanks for sharing I’ve been making my dog food for about nine months 10 months my dogs look right now I’m like you I do the best I can with what I got and it works.
I love this video! You're absolutely correct in your opinion. I personally don't own a dog right now but I'm researching because I want a dog. I saw all this raw food stuff and felt it was way too daunting, but your videos make it seem much more manageable. Keep posting and disregard the negative ppl.
Thank so much. I'm an X chef for people. I want to put my skills to use feeding furrier/kinder things. You're down to earth and give detailed answers. It's so very hard to get information on this subject from business owners that's actually useful. As a chef when I watch Gordan Ramsey tell someone how to make something I'm chuckling because I know how much more goes into what he's doing than what he's conveying.
Also, they say you gotta change the meats but you feed your dog the same dog food for however long they live and they’re fine. When I get a pup I’m thinking about doing the raw food diet so I’m going to tell my friend who has a ranch to give me all his liver all his heart all the stuff he doesn’t want from his cows
Thank you!! I'm getting a puppy soon and have always been interested in raw feeding however now that I'm actually preparing for it there are so many complicated requirements. I'm rlly happy I found your common sense approach now I feel more confident especially bc you mentioned your dog is still doing better on this diet than kibble
Thank you so much for the videos .. I've been trying to "perfect" my pups raw diet and getting so discouraged. I am not discouraged after watching your videos. Thank you and please keep posting, forget the haters.😉
Wonderful job. Very honest. Thank you for posting. Ignore all the critics out there. I have done so much research on dog nutrition I am thinking of going for my PhD LOL I think you are bang on with not stressing about making our dogs meals 100% perfect 100% of the time. We don't do that for ourselves. It's already WAY WAY better than kibble. Like with our own diets, if we get a little too much of something one day, it will probably get balanced out somewhere in the next few days. people who make nasty comments to someone who is trying their very best to do the right thing for their animals should remember that old saying "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" ;0)
I just want to say thank you. thank you for your videos, your explanations, your time. I, also, have a Malamute mix boy. He's Lab, Retriever, Blood Hound and Malamute. Dex might be a mutt, but he's a well-bred mutt. All great breeds for hunting or tracking or kids or anything really, and because of the Malamute does very well in the cold. He's a very stoic boy...sits with one big front paw lying over the other...just judging everyone lol. He is not an active boy, he'd rather lay under the tree outside and feel the breeze, than play. He's never played, not even as a pup really. He's my boy though, and I love him. I've been wanting to change his diet to something healthier. I didn't know about the "raw food diet" until your video. It sounds so much better than the kibble he gets, which isn't even "high quality". So, because of your video, my boy Dex, will be eating better. Thank you again and I'll be watching you now.
Thank you for these videos. I can really relate to your thought process here. I just switched our 6 medium dogs to a homemade diet and it has been so confusing trying to make sure they get what they need. However my dogs are doing great and I assume they will live longer lives no matter if I get every nutrient or not. Hands down homemade is always better that store bought!
Your videos got me started on feeding my doberman raw food. I put a half cup of kibble in his bowl every day, but he looks at it like I just gave him a turd. I grind up chicken leg quarters from Gordons, mixed with hearts and livers from Publix. He eats one frozen marrow bone a day, one egg, and I give him cod liver oil tablets as treats. He had some dandruff when he was 10 weeks old, and two days after giving him 3 cod liver oil tablets per day as treats, his coat looks so good it doesn't even look real in pictures. Sure, it's a bit of work to grind it all up, and there are precautions to take with raw chicken prep, but he loves his food, he looks great and the health benefits of the raw diet are noticeable almost immediately. His poops turn black in a few hours, and white in 2 days. He doesn't drink tons of water like he did on kibble either. I got a good deal on a 5 series Weston grinder, which has plastic gears, but it grinds chicken bones easily, at least for now. If the gears strip out, I'll upgrade to a 12 series down the road. My dog had soft poop for one day, but now everything is working great. I have a few 40 pound bags of Diamond kibble on hand, which is what the breeder fed him for the first weeks before I picked him up - just in case there's a power outage or whatever, but he wont touch it if he has a choice between that and real food. The case of leg quarters I just bought cost $20.99 for 40lbs. The incinerated "dog cereal" costs twice as much by weight, and if given the choice, he won't touch it. Raw food is not only better in my opinion, but it's cheaper too. Everybody wins. Thanks again!
I went and got my doggo a bunch of chicken from Costco yday and started her on it this morning! :) recommending your vids to my friends too bc it’s just simple and duh. Please keep us updated on how you continue to change/update your dogs diet and his health!
I love this video and how your so detailed and explained everything. I’m just confused on the how much bones he needs in the mix, fat and meat. How do I calculate all the protein , bones, fat and all that I kinda got lost . My GS is 98lbs
My GSD boy Gus was 140 lbs when he was younger and was a “slim” 125 lbs when he passed. Massive bones and he was 100% GSD. Came from a long line of xl GSD’s. We fed raw also and our dog loved it. I’m thankful that I had a vet who was okay with me feeding raw…much easier when you have acceptance. One thing I loved about feeding raw was the beautiful teeth. We never had to do anything to his teeth either and they were pearly white. Your dog is beautiful! Keep doing what you feel is best!
Hi. About your vet accepting that you feed raw... I will not accept a vet who has a problem with me feeding my dog raw. My dogs vet saw the before raw and the after, (my boy is a rescue). He couldn't believe his eyes. His entire office didn't recognize my dog after not seeing him for a month. His whole body changed from inflammation to lean muscle. My boy is now about 14-15 and even though he's showing his age, he's still healthier than when I first aquired him about 5-6 years ago. He's still very strong even though he's an old man
@@mariabennett1151 hi Maria. I'm not computer savvy so I don't have any vids but I can give you information you can find online or that can help. Thank you for asking... Raw Feeding 101... Dr Ian Billinghurst's books on raw, he was the one who coined, BARF. You can look him up and he has already prepared meals, frozen. Also, Jason Cory's book on Raw Feeding Master Class. Please look up Karen Becker and her info on raw. Also a documentary named, Pet Fooled, information on the pet food industry, an eye opener. This documentary will tell the truth about commercial food for pets. I feed a foundation of raw chicken including the bones, not alot of red meat, venison, wild boar, alligator, these are exotic meats so I use sparingly, turkey, pork. I go to a store that has mostly sea food ... Squid, maceral, butter fish and the like. I grind all together including some spinach,(optional), carrots, and I give him supplements. For fiber and phyto nutrients, super greens, colligen, please forgive my spelling. Joint supplements. Kefir, yogurt. I hope that helps. I try to cover all aspects of nutrition and I don't sweat the small stuff. Take as much info as you can then talor it to the needs of your pet. Sardines mixed with the supplements is good. Nutritional oils such as organic olive oil, secame seed oil, flax seed, salmon, are all good oils to add. You don't have to add all of these but there good as a compliment to raw. I've tried to list as many options for supplements. I hope this helped and not overwhelm. My boy is about sixteen and showing his age but his raw has helped him with the problems he had when I adopted him. At his age he's showing signs of his age but he's still can pull me around when we walk. God bless.
@@mariabennett1151 hi Maria, I forgot to mention the all important organ, or sweet meats. They are secreteing organs such as liver spleen and other secreting organs. The heart is a muscle not a secreteing organ
@@mariabennett1151 hi again and sorry to bother you... I never give my boy commercial bone broth. It's great for people but commercial bone broth contains onion so you can make your own by only including what veggies are good with bone and simmer or put in crock pot and cook for hours. The broth is good bone broth. Of course bones are included since you want the collegian and minerals From from the bones. Never give your pups cooked bones so discard after the broth is fully cooked. I wouldn't discard the veggies though. I'd add them to the raw as a compliment
Thank you!!! I’m so glad I came across your videos, I’ve wanted to switch for year but feeding 3 large breeds dogs going off the BARF “rules” and it’s simply not affordable for me and more is going into feeding my dogs than feeding my family
All the rural homesteaders in Alaska that have sled dogs feed them raw fish or other meats. I think you are right that there are a-lot of diets that humans and animals can survive on, animals are quite adaptable. Also, I have never seen a coyote or other wild dog with a garden or raising grains in the woods.
We have a new puppy and are thinking of going RAW. We feed our Ferrets a raw diet and the pre time for them is crazy. Excellent info, Thank You very much. Ignore the haters.
Thank you for this video. All these perfectionists often act holier than thou and too harsh in their judgement on what others can provide for their companion. Not everyone comes from a fortunate background. I'm from a third-world country, and fresh meat here beside processed one is so expensive. Imagine 1kg of pork can cause you 50$ in your own currency. Yet, I strive to provide the best that i can for my dog, and they still live their life happily till this day.
Got a Weston, and tried it out today, and it's great! Thanks for the recommendation. Grinding works really well for my picky dog, because I can sneak the organ meat in.
Thanks for this. I've been feeding raw for almost 20yrs but have mostly bought through local raw food providers. I've rarely taken on the task because of how difficult others have made the process sound. Currently I buy 45 pounds of food per month that's trucked down from Phoenix. Not any more! After I watched your videos, I found a local source for bulk meat, ordered the same grinder and containers, and I'll be grinding my own now. We can't change people's minds when they're hell bent on a subject, but that's ok. My dogs live long and healthy lives without kibble and very few vaccines (the absolute minimum @ puppy stage and/or forced vax - I'm still learning but leaning towards none, if possible). I'm accustomed to the hate and just ignore it. Thanks again and good job.
I have wanted to switch my dogs to a raw diet for years. Problem was anytime I researched it I would chicken out (pun intended) because I couldn't afford or wrap my mind around everything they say you need to keep it balanced. I was also afraid I wouldn't get it right and would therefore harm my dogs. So I just stuck to the best kibble I could. After watching your videos I'm seriously thinking of taking the plunge. I like the idea of a grinder because the dogs I have now are small shelties and I worry about them choking on a bone, so grinding would eliminate any possible issues with that. Also your totally right. I have been far from perfect with my own and my children's diets. As much as I love my dogs my children's health is a higher priority and yet I don't go crazy over the perfectly balanced diet for them. So the best I can has to be better than kibble. Hmm, I may need a grinder for Christmas.....
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching! The hardest part is getting started and you can always improve on it and get more balanced in the future 😁
Hi. Please know that 100 years ago no one worried about how to feed their true working dogs exactly an 80-10-10 diet. They fed whatever scraps that were left over and the rest of the time they hunted for themselves. No one measured or stressed about how to feed raw. Back then dogs were not a luxury or a pampered pet. They were valued for the work they did. They were healthy and correct in their physical structure. Any dog not able to work was culled. They didn't have the luxury of maintaining any animal that didn't wasn't food or wasn't working
Thank you! I was interested to learn your method because of your big dog--so many videos have people cooking (and balancing) for their little dogs. Happy to see he's thriving. I might dig out my mom's old crank meat grinder and see what it can do...!
I recently found a few of your videos and would like to say the way you started into the raw diet is very easy and simple. I would like to ask where you found all of the containers you store the food in at?
I got a grinder from Cabela's and started the raw food diet for my two Labs, they are older and one of them has cancer so she's still on kibble and transitioning slowly. I do feel over whelmed with trying to get the % correct and your vid let me off the hook for trying for perfection! Ain't gonna happen. I love the powdered beef organ, thinking of getting that. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for the info!! I think anything has to be better than the over priced garbage kibble. You’re right. They lie about our food so of course they’re not honest about the pups. I lost my boy recently to DCM. The vets said it was caused from kibble, peas in the food. It was Not grain free. Maybe maybe not. But I wish I had known I was potentially poisoning my poor boy.
I've decided to take the leap and make the raw food. For 3 years I have been buying prepared raw. I have a 4 year old scottie so not quite as large as your baby. I will be making food for my 3 cats as well . I want to make only 1 type of meal for all 4. I'll have to incorporate organs into it. I'll let you know how I get along.
Hello, this fits us so well at this point because I want to provide my Labrador a better nourish, so I would like to follow your guidance. The only question I have, is that If I could meal him kibble in the morning and raw in the evening. Just to rearrange our schedule at the begginig and because we still have some packs of premium non extrusion kibble. Thank you so much for your answer ❤
Beautiful dog! I’ve been doing raw for about 2 years and my dog no longer has that awful wet dog smell. I have the same grinder. Dogs are carnivores! Humans don’t need grains either! Our pets and us weren’t designed to eat as many carbs as we do. I do use the organs and bone/bone marrow in tablet form, same ones I take, I also add raw egg yolks. My cat loves raw too. I add sardines also. Were in Florida too and our 95 lb English shepherd can barley handle the heat, looking forward to fall/winter!
Thank you so much for this video! When food or anything becomes a religion/dogma (no pun intended), just exactly NO. It’s programming. I knew a geneticist in Chicago who had a 10 yo Great Dane. This dog acted like a puppy, I asked him what he fed, he told me raw meat. Nothing else. As most ppl know Great Danes usually have a 6-8 yr life span.
👏🏾 I absolutely love your common sense approach! It's logical! We eat ancestrally and funny enough human beings don't do the same yet are anal about what they feed their dogs which is just x-files weird to me lol. We have an Aussiedor and have been feeding him raw since we brought him home. Love this video so much!!
I completely agree with your view on balanced feeding. Dogs being fed raw, whether it’s 100% balanced or not, will still be provided with a massive improvement in health as compared to being kibble fed. Kibble fed dogs aren’t even nutritionally balanced because of all the fillers and synthetic vitamins and minerals that the body doesn’t assimilate the same as it would from a whole, natural source.
Thanx for the experience: "If it aint broke, dont fix it" Love it. Just got an all white female GSD 11Mons... She'll be my first raw fed. Appreciate your experience. Time for all us to realize: Us and our pets are being poisoned slowly thru our 'food'. And the "experts" tm, are in on it. At 44 I cant trust Doctors or Vets, ive had way too much experience with both. As in all things, put in the time to research the topic, and act. Analysis paralysis is real.
Thank you for this video the diet is not so stressful after listening to your videos. I wanted to know if this diet helped your dog shed less? I also have a large German Shepherd, which I never thought to to a DNA test on, but she's way bigger than I thought I was getting. Same weight as yours.
You make some really good points. I think the dog food industry has a vested interest in leading us to believe only they can give our dogs the balanced diet they require. Even though common sense would tell you that shelf stable balls of dry starch and meat byproducts isn’t optimal or ideal for a carnivore even if it does include powdered vitamins and minerals. I don’t think we need to feel insecure about feeding our dogs - just like we don’t typically feel insecure about feeding ourselves or our children. When was the last time you verified you were getting the right amount of vitamin K in your daily meals? When was the last time you weighed out your child’s meals? If you’re like me, the answer is never. I use common sense to see if I look and feel healthy. If my digestive system is working right. If my skin and hair and nails are growing in healthy. And I adjust if something is off. I switched my dog to a raw diet 3 years ago because she was constantly having digestive upset and was under weight even in high quality kibble. She has had nothing but vibrant health since switching her to a raw diet. She eats mostly chicken, fish and eggs - is sensitive to beef, hates vegetables and barely chokes down any liver. It is what it is. We’ve been doing better with veggies and organs since I started grinding it together with other ground meat. But as long as she has a cold, wet nose, lots of energy, firm poop, clean teeth, fresh breath, a shiny coat and good blood work I’m not going to obsess about it.
I’ve raised 5 kids, they’re all healthy and yet I never panicked or counted their calories or how many fruits they ate. Why do we suddenly think we’re all idiots??? My dog eats when he’s hungry, I agree that 3% is misleading. My dog won’t eat 4+ lbs off food! He eats closer to 2% like yours. I check his ribs etc. I personally don’t grind his bones. My dog gets crazy itchy if he eats chicken and won’t eat veggies, but your not forcing veggies is 100%! You def sound very well read!! Correct they don’t need grains, a little knowledge of their digestive system they see they don’t. And I agree not broke don’t fix it!
Interesting just listened to a podcast with the Dr who started barf & he can't understand why people use spreadsheets & strive for perfection. The balance of nutrients occurs over the course of a few weeks, etc, not needed every day.
You’re doing great, I have my German Shepherd on a raw diet and she has done great with it. Dog’s are carnivores, feed them what they were meant to eat.
Thank you! I’ll be doing the PREY diet too. I’ll be getting a kitchen aid meat grinder today . Hopefully that works for the chicken bones. Bonus. I can use it for me too. Hello freshly ground beef and sausages. Mmm haha
@@TheHoppyHomestead I only hope the kitchen aid grinder can handle chicken bones. I’m gonna try the attachment for the kitchen aid mixer if you know what I mean. I’ll pre chop them up smaller. Let’s hope. Thanks for your vids! I’m switching!!! My GSD willl soon be less itchy and no more hot spots!
@@TheHoppyHomestead Hi.. can I ask you one more question. So I’m on day 5. Started the day we spoke. My questions are… do you still grind the skin too? I hear many others saying it’s bad for a few reasons. Pancreas being a big one. My dog is slim so the extra fat I don’t mind. I also hear you say you feed him boneless meat too but didn’t show it in your video at all. Can you give the ratio? What kind of boneless meat? Lastly… I just ordered the ancestral grass fed organ pills you use from Amazon. As sometimes I can’t find livers or hearts in certain cities I’m in. How many pills do you put in his daily meals? One would be great as the bottle would last 180 days but seems like to little since they recommend humans take 6 pills a day. Thanks for all your help. The first day my GSD was like “ am I suppose to eat this raw meat”? As I usually cook his chicken daily and mix it in with his kibble. But now on day 4 hrs eating it up with no kibble. Though he was totally lost on what to do with the chicken foot. Haha I’m gonna have to chop or grind it into his meal.
I am so grateful for you!! I have 3 dogs (90lbs, 50lbs, and 35lbs) and I was so stressed to try and feed a BARF diet because I can't afford it. You have encouraged me to do some serious rethinking!!
Thanks for the video! The raw food rabbit hole is so discouraging!
Great video! I started thinking about how many years I've been feeding raw....does anyone remember when there were no Wing Stop, etc. restaurants around? That's how long I've been feeding raw because way back then I could buy wings (which have a great bone to meat ratio) for .25 a pound! So I've been doing this for over 25 years & you're spot on with what you're doing! I've had several dogs over the years live to 16 & 17 years of age. I've done the BARF & Prey model & exactly what you're doing now...saw no difference in the health of my dogs from either diet...it's all about balancing over time just like the human diet. Thanks for encouraging so many people out there to give this a shot!
Thank you so much for saying that! I love that you have tried many different methods and haven't noticed any difference. It really helps me feel more confident (something I still struggle with because of everybody's very loud opinions).
I just wanted a healthier alternative for my dogs that also didn't break my bank or take more time to make than meal prepping for my own family. 😂
@@TheHoppyHomesteadDon't listen to the naysayers. You're doing great with what you're doing!
BEST raw feeding video on TH-cam by far
Thank you for making it simple. I want to switch to a raw diet, but my head was about to explode on how complicated people make it. Thank you, and you're doing great!!
U convinced us to drop the dry kibble and start with a raw diet for our fur baby..... Anything is better than industrial process food
That's awesome 😁
Yesss!!!!!!!!!! Yes to every single point you made. This video is everything. Any kind of meat has to be better than kibble. I love your approach and advice. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to watch 😁😁
It’s nice to see plain old common sense. It’s not rocket science!😁
@@MaximillianandRubyGraceEXACTLY!!!
Love your honest example on your dog and how you feed him! Thanks
I did want to ask why you switched to lower your % of bone in your dogs food?
Thank you! Ignore the haters. You are so right about it being better to do something consistently then not to anything. Kudos to you for having the courage to speak out. There are many more of us out here to appreciate what you are doing and you sharing your journey than the haters who are complaining!
Thank you so much 🥰
You truly care about your dog! Bottom line is you are doing a great job and should be proud of yourself.
I agree. A lot of people get caught up in numbers, very specific numbers. If the dog is happy, roll with it. There is no one size fits all, just like in human diets.
I'm so excited that I found you!!! I'm encouraged by you and exactly how you feed raw! Definitely don't let these people bother you. I am saving up for a grinder and now know this is actually doable your Awesome thank you so much.
Thank you so much 🥰🥰
This is just what we are looking for. My wife thinks the same way you do about not going overboard. The prepared raw diets would cost us $600 per month for a yuppie dog food. We totally agree with and thank you.
I love how you stick it to those stuck up people I’m getting my dog in two week I can’t wait I was going feed him a high kibble but just a few videos ima feed my dog raw what I can feed him thank you for being truthful!!! Thank you!
THANK YOU for this! Everything you have said has validated all of my thoughts and feelings. You are amazing and SO brave for posting all of this. So, thank you again!!!
I think your videos are great, I really appreciate your effort. Keep smiling.
I’m so so glad I ran across this video! I’ve been trying to switch to raw, but have 6 dogs and it feels incredibly overwhelming with the information out there. Thank you for sharing!!! 🐶
Coconuts in your yard?! I am jealous. Also, thank you for your videos and reminding me that my dogs diet doesn’t have to ALWAYS be perfect. Almost a year ago, my dog was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and I was told he probably wouldn’t be around for more than three months. I was slow cooking him human food at the time, but switched to a BARF diet and holistic treatment at the time of diagnosis vs. prescribed intensive chemo. I beat myself up nearly every time I prep his food because I am worried that I am not doing a good enough job or providing him with what he needs, but I know the raw diet has assisted in him still being with me months after such a bleak diagnosis.
I just found this video. But wanted to drop a hug for you and your dog. I hope he is still around with you today.
Thank you, thank you!! For the great idea of the meat grinder! I was beating myself of how to incorporate raw food for my German and now I'm so excited! I'm going to get the grinder today and prepare his raw meats and freeze them just like you do 😂😂😂, thank you for sharing your experience with us. ❤❤❤❤
Yeah humans are finding so many benefits on an all meat diet(carnivore). I’ve done it myself. Dogs definitely don’t need a “balanced” diet with fruit and veggies and grains. Dr. Ken Berry had a vet on who cured a lot of dog and cat problems with raw diet. Great job on the videos!
I admire your dedication to your work Thank you I appreciate your videos I’m going to try your diet with my 2 Australian shepherds
I have a 75-85 lb 10 year old siberian husky who has been having digestive issues very recently. I’ve been wanting to switch him over to raw for awhile but didn’t feel educated enough on it. He’s also pretty sedentary in his older age. This video is super informative! Thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for watching 😊
Thank you for this video. 3 months ago I started carnivore diet after an MS episode. This diet helped me to feel the best I have felt since my diagnosis. Once we got our puppy I really wanted her to feel the best she can feel too. Your videos have helped take the significant stress out of this process and looking forward to getting started. Again thank you so much!
I like your attitude! Do what works for you! You are a realist. So many videos make it so complicated and it’s discouraging. If it gets complicated, it gets tossed out, so I have taken on the theory that no matter what I feed him will always be better than the best kibble. I have yoyo’d with raw because it is time consuming, but your videos motivated me to start up again. Thank you.
Well done! I've been feeding my dogs raw for about almost 2 years now. I started because my adopted Aussie had severe digestion issues, vomiting bile after every meal. I'll give my other two dogs some veg/fruit because they like it, but the Aussie absolutely can't tolerate carbs. I try to be as balanced as possible, but sometimes I fall short so I make it up during the week. I use chicken as the base then add sardines, gizzards, liver, and occasionally some chicken paws. In the beginning, I stressed out so much thinking I had to get all these expensive exotic foods, then I realized I was being ridiculous and here we are.
Hope you see this - how/where do you source the extra proteins?
@@rose8662 I buy the 10 lb. bags of chicken leg quarters, turkey necks, chicken paws, turkey gizzards, liver, and beef shanks at the Mexican markets. They always have sales. And I'll buy beef when it's on sale at other grocery stores, like roasts for $2.97/lb. then cut, portion and freeze. I buy canned sardines in water at Walmart, their brand (none of my dogs will eat fresh or frozen fish). Walmart also sells the chicken leg quarters for $7.80 for the 10 lb bag. Price has increased over the past year. My dogs honestly get a lot of chicken because it's the most economical but I do switch up their protein, like turkey necks, sardines, and beef for a meal. I give beef liver like 2-3 times a week.
@@Tara8oh8 Thank you so much for taking the time to answer. I appreciate that greatly.
@@rose8662 Absolutely! If you have time search 1st508th Airborne on here. He has a ton of raw feeding videos. He was the reason I started raw feeding and has an amazing amount of info. He also does sourcing videos too.
Does your grinder grind the bones as well?
Thank you, for breaking down how you have switched to a raw food diet for your pupper. My wife and I have been considering switching both our GSP’s from kibble to your method. I know I’m not perfect and trying to get the balance exactly right would be impossible for us the way we work. The method you break down seems simple enough that we could at least have the conversation about maintaining our puppers health. We all know kibble cereal is not good for our dogs but the raw diet is so intimidating.
Loved how you answered the questions. Learned a lot from the questions and answers.
Good video thanks for sharing I’ve been making my dog food for about nine months 10 months my dogs look right now I’m like you I do the best I can with what I got and it works.
I love this video! You're absolutely correct in your opinion. I personally don't own a dog right now but I'm researching because I want a dog. I saw all this raw food stuff and felt it was way too daunting, but your videos make it seem much more manageable. Keep posting and disregard the negative ppl.
AMEN!!!!!!! I'm so happy you pointed out that people who aren't perfect in their OWN diet need to calm down about doing your best for your dog.
Love how you addressed all the inappropriate comments. 👍🏽
Great video, loved it!.
Thank you for taking the time to do it!
Thank you for watching! I didn't mean to make it so long 😂
Thank so much. I'm an X chef for people. I want to put my skills to use feeding furrier/kinder things. You're down to earth and give detailed answers. It's so very hard to get information on this subject from business owners that's actually useful. As a chef when I watch Gordan Ramsey tell someone how to make something I'm chuckling because I know how much more goes into what he's doing than what he's conveying.
Also, they say you gotta change the meats but you feed your dog the same dog food for however long they live and they’re fine. When I get a pup I’m thinking about doing the raw food diet so I’m going to tell my friend who has a ranch to give me all his liver all his heart all the stuff he doesn’t want from his cows
Thank you!! I'm getting a puppy soon and have always been interested in raw feeding however now that I'm actually preparing for it there are so many complicated requirements. I'm rlly happy I found your common sense approach now I feel more confident especially bc you mentioned your dog is still doing better on this diet than kibble
Thank you so much for the videos .. I've been trying to "perfect" my pups raw diet and getting so discouraged. I am not discouraged after watching your videos. Thank you and please keep posting, forget the haters.😉
Thank you for watching! I'm glad my videos didn't discourage you. That was my whole goal ☺️
Thank you so much for your videos, the information is so awesome and has boosted my confidence to make the switch! Thank you again so much!
Wonderful job. Very honest. Thank you for posting. Ignore all the critics out there. I have done so much research on dog nutrition I am thinking of going for my PhD LOL I think you are bang on with not stressing about making our dogs meals 100% perfect 100% of the time. We don't do that for ourselves. It's already WAY WAY better than kibble. Like with our own diets, if we get a little too much of something one day, it will probably get balanced out somewhere in the next few days. people who make nasty comments to someone who is trying their very best to do the right thing for their animals should remember that old saying "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" ;0)
I just want to say thank you. thank you for your videos, your explanations, your time. I, also, have a Malamute mix boy. He's Lab, Retriever, Blood Hound and Malamute. Dex might be a mutt, but he's a well-bred mutt. All great breeds for hunting or tracking or kids or anything really, and because of the Malamute does very well in the cold. He's a very stoic boy...sits with one big front paw lying over the other...just judging everyone lol. He is not an active boy, he'd rather lay under the tree outside and feel the breeze, than play. He's never played, not even as a pup really. He's my boy though, and I love him. I've been wanting to change his diet to something healthier. I didn't know about the "raw food diet" until your video. It sounds so much better than the kibble he gets, which isn't even "high quality". So, because of your video, my boy Dex, will be eating better. Thank you again and I'll be watching you now.
Thank you for these videos. I can really relate to your thought process here. I just switched our 6 medium dogs to a homemade diet and it has been so confusing trying to make sure they get what they need. However my dogs are doing great and I assume they will live longer lives no matter if I get every nutrient or not. Hands down homemade is always better that store bought!
Your videos got me started on feeding my doberman raw food. I put a half cup of kibble in his bowl every day, but he looks at it like I just gave him a turd. I grind up chicken leg quarters from Gordons, mixed with hearts and livers from Publix. He eats one frozen marrow bone a day, one egg, and I give him cod liver oil tablets as treats. He had some dandruff when he was 10 weeks old, and two days after giving him 3 cod liver oil tablets per day as treats, his coat looks so good it doesn't even look real in pictures. Sure, it's a bit of work to grind it all up, and there are precautions to take with raw chicken prep, but he loves his food, he looks great and the health benefits of the raw diet are noticeable almost immediately. His poops turn black in a few hours, and white in 2 days. He doesn't drink tons of water like he did on kibble either. I got a good deal on a 5 series Weston grinder, which has plastic gears, but it grinds chicken bones easily, at least for now. If the gears strip out, I'll upgrade to a 12 series down the road. My dog had soft poop for one day, but now everything is working great. I have a few 40 pound bags of Diamond kibble on hand, which is what the breeder fed him for the first weeks before I picked him up - just in case there's a power outage or whatever, but he wont touch it if he has a choice between that and real food. The case of leg quarters I just bought cost $20.99 for 40lbs. The incinerated "dog cereal" costs twice as much by weight, and if given the choice, he won't touch it. Raw food is not only better in my opinion, but it's cheaper too. Everybody wins. Thanks again!
Yes, thank you I for taking time to explain. And, i agree if its to cumbersome i would not keep up with it. I appreciate you God bless you😊❤
This was amazing advice!!! I was like you- very discouraged about not being able to get it right. So thank you so much!
Thank you for watching! :)
I went and got my doggo a bunch of chicken from Costco yday and started her on it this morning! :) recommending your vids to my friends too bc it’s just simple and duh. Please keep us updated on how you continue to change/update your dogs diet and his health!
I love this video and how your so detailed and explained everything. I’m just confused on the how much bones he needs in the mix, fat and meat.
How do I calculate all the protein , bones, fat and all that I kinda got lost . My GS is 98lbs
My GSD boy Gus was 140 lbs when he was younger and was a “slim” 125 lbs when he passed. Massive bones and he was 100% GSD. Came from a long line of xl GSD’s. We fed raw also and our dog loved it. I’m thankful that I had a vet who was okay with me feeding raw…much easier when you have acceptance. One thing I loved about feeding raw was the beautiful teeth. We never had to do anything to his teeth either and they were pearly white. Your dog is beautiful! Keep doing what you feel is best!
Hi. About your vet accepting that you feed raw... I will not accept a vet who has a problem with me feeding my dog raw. My dogs vet saw the before raw and the after, (my boy is a rescue). He couldn't believe his eyes. His entire office didn't recognize my dog after not seeing him for a month. His whole body changed from inflammation to lean muscle. My boy is now about 14-15 and even though he's showing his age, he's still healthier than when I first aquired him about 5-6 years ago. He's still very strong even though he's an old man
@@elenadejesus7489 hi there. Do you have videos on what you feed your dog, that I can watch?
@@mariabennett1151 hi Maria. I'm not computer savvy so I don't have any vids but I can give you information you can find online or that can help. Thank you for asking... Raw Feeding 101...
Dr Ian Billinghurst's books on raw, he was the one who coined, BARF. You can look him up and he has already prepared meals, frozen. Also, Jason Cory's book on Raw Feeding Master Class. Please look up Karen Becker and her info on raw. Also a documentary named, Pet Fooled, information on the pet food industry, an eye opener. This documentary will tell the truth about commercial food for pets.
I feed a foundation of raw chicken including the bones, not alot of red meat, venison, wild boar, alligator, these are exotic meats so I use sparingly, turkey, pork. I go to a store that has mostly sea food ... Squid, maceral, butter fish and the like. I grind all together including some spinach,(optional), carrots, and I give him supplements. For fiber and phyto nutrients, super greens, colligen, please forgive my spelling. Joint supplements. Kefir, yogurt. I hope that helps. I try to cover all aspects of nutrition and I don't sweat the small stuff. Take as much info as you can then talor it to the needs of your pet. Sardines mixed with the supplements is good. Nutritional oils such as organic olive oil, secame seed oil, flax seed, salmon, are all good oils to add. You don't have to add all of these but there good as a compliment to raw. I've tried to list as many options for supplements. I hope this helped and not overwhelm. My boy is about sixteen and showing his age but his raw has helped him with the problems he had when I adopted him. At his age he's showing signs of his age but he's still can pull me around when we walk. God bless.
@@mariabennett1151 hi Maria, I forgot to mention the all important organ, or sweet meats. They are secreteing organs such as liver spleen and other secreting organs. The heart is a muscle not a secreteing organ
@@mariabennett1151 hi again and sorry to bother you... I never give my boy commercial bone broth. It's great for people but commercial bone broth contains onion so you can make your own by only including what veggies are good with bone and simmer or put in crock pot and cook for hours. The broth is good bone broth. Of course bones are included since you want the collegian and minerals From from the bones. Never give your pups cooked bones so discard after the broth is fully cooked. I wouldn't discard the veggies though. I'd add them to the raw as a compliment
Thank you!!! I’m so glad I came across your videos, I’ve wanted to switch for year but feeding 3 large breeds dogs going off the BARF “rules” and it’s simply not affordable for me and more is going into feeding my dogs than feeding my family
This is good, I applaud you. I agree with all the positive comments, and none of the negative ones!
Hey I’m glad I found your channel. Common sense! Imagine that! And in Florida no less!
Just found your page and love it your rant was totally necessary and your pup is handsome I have a little wise old man too :) Thank you !
All the rural homesteaders in Alaska that have sled dogs feed them raw fish or other meats. I think you are right that there are a-lot of diets that humans and animals can survive on, animals are quite adaptable. Also, I have never seen a coyote or other wild dog with a garden or raising grains in the woods.
We have a new puppy and are thinking of going RAW. We feed our Ferrets a raw diet and the pre time for them is crazy. Excellent info, Thank You very much. Ignore the haters.
Thank you for this video. All these perfectionists often act holier than thou and too harsh in their judgement on what others can provide for their companion. Not everyone comes from a fortunate background. I'm from a third-world country, and fresh meat here beside processed one is so expensive. Imagine 1kg of pork can cause you 50$ in your own currency. Yet, I strive to provide the best that i can for my dog, and they still live their life happily till this day.
Thank you for making it so simple, makes it so much easier to stick to.
Got a Weston, and tried it out today, and it's great! Thanks for the recommendation. Grinding works really well for my picky dog, because I can sneak the organ meat in.
Thanks for this. I've been feeding raw for almost 20yrs but have mostly bought through local raw food providers. I've rarely taken on the task because of how difficult others have made the process sound. Currently I buy 45 pounds of food per month that's trucked down from Phoenix. Not any more! After I watched your videos, I found a local source for bulk meat, ordered the same grinder and containers, and I'll be grinding my own now. We can't change people's minds when they're hell bent on a subject, but that's ok. My dogs live long and healthy lives without kibble and very few vaccines (the absolute minimum @ puppy stage and/or forced vax - I'm still learning but leaning towards none, if possible). I'm accustomed to the hate and just ignore it. Thanks again and good job.
I think yoy're doing a very good job and remember "The only thing that can ruin a good plan is a prefect plan" sometimes referred to as OCD.
I have wanted to switch my dogs to a raw diet for years. Problem was anytime I researched it I would chicken out (pun intended) because I couldn't afford or wrap my mind around everything they say you need to keep it balanced. I was also afraid I wouldn't get it right and would therefore harm my dogs. So I just stuck to the best kibble I could. After watching your videos I'm seriously thinking of taking the plunge. I like the idea of a grinder because the dogs I have now are small shelties and I worry about them choking on a bone, so grinding would eliminate any possible issues with that. Also your totally right. I have been far from perfect with my own and my children's diets. As much as I love my dogs my children's health is a higher priority and yet I don't go crazy over the perfectly balanced diet for them. So the best I can has to be better than kibble. Hmm, I may need a grinder for Christmas.....
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching! The hardest part is getting started and you can always improve on it and get more balanced in the future 😁
Hi. Please know that 100 years ago no one worried about how to feed their true working dogs exactly an 80-10-10 diet. They fed whatever scraps that were left over and the rest of the time they hunted for themselves. No one measured or stressed about how to feed raw. Back then dogs were not a luxury or a pampered pet. They were valued for the work they did. They were healthy and correct in their physical structure. Any dog not able to work was culled. They didn't have the luxury of maintaining any animal that didn't wasn't food or wasn't working
Thank you! I was interested to learn your method because of your big dog--so many videos have people cooking (and balancing) for their little dogs. Happy to see he's thriving. I might dig out my mom's old crank meat grinder and see what it can do...!
I recently found a few of your videos and would like to say the way you started into the raw diet is very easy and simple. I would like to ask where you found all of the containers you store the food in at?
People think their dogs are human. I know we love that much but they are not!!!! Thank you so much !!!
Thanks for this. It was very helpful to me.
Your dog is beautiful!!
I fell off my couch laughing at Unphased my peoples hostile opinions. I am officially subscribed. 😘
I completely agree with you make it simple.
I got a grinder from Cabela's and started the raw food diet for my two Labs, they are older and one of them has cancer so she's still on kibble and transitioning slowly. I do feel over whelmed with trying to get the % correct and your vid let me off the hook for trying for perfection! Ain't gonna happen. I love the powdered beef organ, thinking of getting that. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for sharing, I started it to my 10mons old GSD after watching your video ,so far so good
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!
100%%%% Youre spot on! Keep it simple people & obviously do your best!
Thanks for the info!! I think anything has to be better than the over priced garbage kibble. You’re right. They lie about our food so of course they’re not honest about the pups. I lost my boy recently to DCM. The vets said it was caused from kibble, peas in the food. It was Not grain free. Maybe maybe not. But I wish I had known I was potentially poisoning my poor boy.
I've decided to take the leap and make the raw food. For 3 years I have been buying prepared raw. I have a 4 year old scottie so not quite as large as your baby. I will be making food for my 3 cats as well . I want to make only 1 type of meal for all 4. I'll have to incorporate organs into it. I'll let you know how I get along.
I really appreciate your realistic perspective!
Thank you!! Simple is what I strive for in most things lol
I like the rain sound:) And thank you for this video.
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for this video!!
Thanks for the video its encouraging!
Your doing fantastic and it's nobodies business how u feed your dog bit I do appreciate your video and I will probably try to make mine like yours.
Thank you so much for this video. I've been raw feeding for 3 months and was so overwhelmed.
It's OK that it's not perfect!
Hello, this fits us so well at this point because I want to provide my Labrador a better nourish, so I would like to follow your guidance.
The only question I have, is that If I could meal him kibble in the morning and raw in the evening. Just to rearrange our schedule at the begginig and because we still have some packs of premium non extrusion kibble.
Thank you so much for your answer ❤
Yes, you can do that.
thank you. :) ive been feeding "not perfect" raw for about 12 years. i also do mostly chicken.
We have to do what we can with what we have. ☺️
Hello, I just wanted to let you know that you have encouraged me to try this. Your video is Wonderful!
Thank you so much for this video and the last one, makes me more comfortable with making the switch.
Beautiful dog! I’ve been doing raw for about 2 years and my dog no longer has that awful wet dog smell. I have the same grinder. Dogs are carnivores! Humans don’t need grains either! Our pets and us weren’t designed to eat as many carbs as we do. I do use the organs and bone/bone marrow in tablet form, same ones I take, I also add raw egg yolks. My cat loves raw too. I add sardines also. Were in Florida too and our 95 lb English shepherd can barley handle the heat, looking forward to fall/winter!
nicely done! simple and low stress..dog diet heaven!
Thank you! Simple is always my goal 😂
Thank you so much for this video!
When food or anything becomes a religion/dogma (no pun intended), just exactly NO. It’s programming.
I knew a geneticist in Chicago who had a 10 yo Great Dane. This dog acted like a puppy, I asked him what he fed, he told me raw meat. Nothing else.
As most ppl know Great Danes usually have a 6-8 yr life span.
👏🏾 I absolutely love your common sense approach! It's logical! We eat ancestrally and funny enough human beings don't do the same yet are anal about what they feed their dogs which is just x-files weird to me lol. We have an Aussiedor and have been feeding him raw since we brought him home. Love this video so much!!
Thank you so much 🥰
Im 55 and have been a carnivore for two years. Best thing i ever did, grains and vegetables are for the weak.
That is the reason why I was so discourage to start my fur babies on a raw diet. Thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing. I love your balanced approach. Your honesty is refreshing.
I completely agree with your view on balanced feeding. Dogs being fed raw, whether it’s 100% balanced or not, will still be provided with a massive improvement in health as compared to being kibble fed. Kibble fed dogs aren’t even nutritionally balanced because of all the fillers and synthetic vitamins and minerals that the body doesn’t assimilate the same as it would from a whole, natural source.
Thanx for the experience:
"If it aint broke, dont fix it"
Love it. Just got an all white female GSD 11Mons... She'll be my first raw fed. Appreciate your experience.
Time for all us to realize: Us and our pets are being poisoned slowly thru our 'food'. And the "experts" tm, are in on it. At 44 I cant trust Doctors or Vets, ive had way too much experience with both.
As in all things, put in the time to research the topic, and act.
Analysis paralysis is real.
Thank you for this video the diet is not so stressful after listening to your videos. I wanted to know if this diet helped your dog shed less? I also have a large German Shepherd, which I never thought to to a DNA test on, but she's way bigger than I thought I was getting. Same weight as yours.
You make some really good points. I think the dog food industry has a vested interest in leading us to believe only they can give our dogs the balanced diet they require. Even though common sense would tell you that shelf stable balls of dry starch and meat byproducts isn’t optimal or ideal for a carnivore even if it does include powdered vitamins and minerals. I don’t think we need to feel insecure about feeding our dogs - just like we don’t typically feel insecure about feeding ourselves or our children. When was the last time you verified you were getting the right amount of vitamin K in your daily meals? When was the last time you weighed out your child’s meals? If you’re like me, the answer is never. I use common sense to see if I look and feel healthy. If my digestive system is working right. If my skin and hair and nails are growing in healthy. And I adjust if something is off. I switched my dog to a raw diet 3 years ago because she was constantly having digestive upset and was under weight even in high quality kibble. She has had nothing but vibrant health since switching her to a raw diet. She eats mostly chicken, fish and eggs - is sensitive to beef, hates vegetables and barely chokes down any liver. It is what it is. We’ve been doing better with veggies and organs since I started grinding it together with other ground meat. But as long as she has a cold, wet nose, lots of energy, firm poop, clean teeth, fresh breath, a shiny coat and good blood work I’m not going to obsess about it.
Very practical approach to RAW diet.. Good video
He is Beatiful ! We have 7 German Sheperds and looking into the raw diet !
I’ve raised 5 kids, they’re all healthy and yet I never panicked or counted their calories or how many fruits they ate. Why do we suddenly think we’re all idiots??? My dog eats when he’s hungry, I agree that 3% is misleading. My dog won’t eat 4+ lbs off food! He eats closer to 2% like yours. I check his ribs etc. I personally don’t grind his bones. My dog gets crazy itchy if he eats chicken and won’t eat veggies, but your not forcing veggies is 100%! You def sound very well read!! Correct they don’t need grains, a little knowledge of their digestive system they see they don’t. And I agree not broke don’t fix it!
Thank you for watching! I'm lucky with mine since he does well on chicken. I'm glad I'm not the only one with similar thinking 😊
@@TheHoppyHomestead you are! So much cheaper. My guy eats baby back pork ribs.
Your Shepard is a beauty!!
Love how real you are.
Thank you 😊😊
Best video on raw food ever ... So very practical 👍👍👍
Thank you so much
You're welcome 😊
Interesting just listened to a podcast with the Dr who started barf & he can't understand why people use spreadsheets & strive for perfection. The balance of nutrients occurs over the course of a few weeks, etc, not needed every day.
You’re doing great, I have my German Shepherd on a raw diet and she has done great with it. Dog’s are carnivores, feed them what they were meant to eat.
Thank you! I’ll be doing the PREY diet too.
I’ll be getting a kitchen aid meat grinder today . Hopefully that works for the chicken bones.
Bonus. I can use it for me too. Hello freshly ground beef and sausages. Mmm haha
Yes definitely! It takes up space but a grinder is so useful! You can get different attachments and make sausage or jerky too 😊
@@TheHoppyHomestead I only hope the kitchen aid grinder can handle chicken bones. I’m gonna try the attachment for the kitchen aid mixer if you know what I mean.
I’ll pre chop them up smaller. Let’s hope. Thanks for your vids! I’m switching!!! My GSD willl soon be less itchy and no more hot spots!
Oh I gotcha. Hopefully somewhere online someone has reviewed that. Luckily chicken bone is fairly soft. I hope it works for you ☺️
@@TheHoppyHomestead the kitchen aid says it can handle chicken bones so great! Thanks for your videos!
@@TheHoppyHomestead Hi.. can I ask you one more question. So I’m on day 5. Started the day we spoke. My questions are… do you still grind the skin too? I hear many others saying it’s bad for a few reasons. Pancreas being a big one. My dog is slim so the extra fat I don’t mind.
I also hear you say you feed him boneless meat too but didn’t show it in your video at all. Can you give the ratio? What kind of boneless meat?
Lastly… I just ordered the ancestral grass fed organ pills you use from Amazon. As sometimes I can’t find livers or hearts in certain cities I’m in. How many pills do you put in his daily meals? One would be great as the bottle would last 180 days but seems like to little since they recommend humans take 6 pills a day.
Thanks for all your help. The first day my GSD was like “ am I suppose to eat this raw meat”? As I usually cook his chicken daily and mix it in with his kibble. But now on day 4 hrs eating it up with no kibble. Though he was totally lost on what to do with the chicken foot. Haha I’m gonna have to chop or grind it into his meal.
New subscriber here. Love and agree on everything you just said.👍
Aww thank you!! 😊