Re: [pyrnet] BARF

[dsmith@iolinc.net (Smith, Deborah)]

    Finally got on, not sure what the problem was, may have been trying
eGroups.  :)
    Got a hold of a local butcher who said to call at the beginning of the
week so they could tell us what they'd have through the week and we can come
pick up as many beef and pork scraps as we can get.  Said they have an
occasional sheep and goat but would only consider giving this to my Cockers
as I wouldn't want the Pyrs getting a taste for that.  :)
    Thanks for your help, will be looking into the different books
everyone's been talking about.  Thanks again!

Chrissy

> Have you ben trying to join at eGroups or smartgroups?  The list was moved
> to smartgroups some time ago: www.smartgroups.com/groups/BARFPyrs .  If
you
> are still having trouble let me know and I will se what I can do.
>
> Re what to feed - the best thing to do to learn this is to get one of the
> books and start taking a look around the BARF webring to see what others
are
> doing (and ask a few BARF lists ;-) ).  the diet is infinately variable as
> it can be easily adjusted to suit an individual dog, but there are some
> basic 'guidelines' to keep in mind too.  these sources will help you learn
> about them.
>
> Re how much - this will vary from dog to dog although most recommend
> starting with 2 to 3% of bodyweight.  From there you observe your dog and
> feed more or less if they need it till you find an amount that suits your
> dog.
>
> It costs me hardly anything to feed my three dogs - about AUS$10 a week.
A
> lot of people do find it can be more expensive at first until they find
good
> priced sources for things.  Having a freezer so you can buy in bigger
> amounts (standard 'bulk' order is I believe a 40# box.  I buy a 10kg box
of
> chicken frames for AUS$6).  supplements can raise the price too if you
> decide to use a lot of these.  I dont - I just use a select few and feed a
> variety of foods.  Many 'BARFers' (those who feed BARF to their dogs) have
> got bargain shopping down to an art and tips on where the 'good deals' can
> be found are common on BARF lists.  Many of the regional  lists have
> 'co-ops' where people band together to buy in bulk and get better deals.
> Their is also a BARF supplier list to put people in touch with suppliers.
>
> Tracy Bassett
> Canberra, Australia
> espinay@dynamite.com.au
> visit my webpage at http://members.dynamite.com.au/espinay/index.htm
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