Finally, my wish has been granted!! But how do I go about the first transition to BARF? Where should I start?

Where is doraemon11?!?!

aureliux,
Ok, they might not eat la if given raw. I know what you mean. I am gonna give it a go this weekend and see what's the response like.

doraemon11,
Aiyohhhh... so many links I read liao but I need someone to write to me where to start.

OK, anggap I go Jusco and buy some chicken... should I start with wing? Do I need to wash when I come home? Wash with plain water or salt? Then need to dry it? Or put some warm water to soften and make ti warm or cold cold like that let them eat?

Sorry ya, you know la, guys dont know much about kitchen and masak masak, know how to makan only. Hahahaha... Do advise. Or drop me a line on my MSN.

Doraemon11,
Yes, I know hypermarket meat not so fresh but I think they are cleaner than those pasar pagi wans where people just dip their chicken / meat into a rectangular box of water mix blood. Then throw it on the wooden board for display and fly attacks before being sold.

Various vege ok but are there any types of vege I should avoid? Which vege is not suitable for dogs? Do dogs like vege? Did you top it up with any liquid supplement to overwrite the vege taste?

Divide 1 dog 1 meal portion into things like Ziplock bag ok. Does that also mean that the first day you buy the chicken back, cannot feed straight, need to freeze for 2 - 3 days before feeding? Also, the expiry date on the packed chicken / minced meat / etc is usually 3 - max 4 days, if freezed 3 days, wouldnt it mean that it will be closer expiring?

How much chicken / meat / beef / lamb do you stock up? Otherwise, need to go supermarket everyday, right?


Ok, cool but once you feed BARF, can turn back to okibbles or not? Or they will never like kibbles anymore?

Thanks for your post shayne. One big question: How did you prepare the egg? Fried or raw as well? Or boiled, perhaps?
Did you freeze your chicken meat before feeding to kill of the bacterias? Otherwise, how did you kill bacterias? Did you boiled them?
When you feed it drumstick + bones, what happened to the bones?
How much chicken / meat / beef / lamb do you stock up? Otherwise, need to go supermarket everyday, right?

Shayne,

Thanks for your reply. Can you give me 5 types of vege that is safe to feed my dogs?

Ok, so I dont think there is a problem with them reverting back to kibble. Just in case I malas to prepare BARF cause it seems complicated to me.

I read somewhere, we're not supposed to feed BARF and kibbles together, is it true?

Failed to try BARF meal last weekend...

Sorry, failed as in no time to prepare. LoL... Sorry for the late update. Will definitely find time to try them.

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Added on December 3, 2008, 12:00 amOne newbie question - how do you prepare the egg? Dont tell me give raw???

This post has been edited by Pennywise: Dec 3 2008, 12:00 AM

hamster9,
Mind telling blend with what?

Aww man, I didnt notice this thread was growing so fast. I wanted to feed BARF but my main concern is that the diet might be inbalanced.

In a way, when we read the ingredients of a bag of dog kibbles, we noticed many other greens within and types of oil. I used to think about how much each kibble manufacturer make but when I think of all the ingredients placed inside, wonder how much it might cost. Despite the little amount of ingredients, its still better than nothing.

My dogs lick their bowl clean everyday, only some days they are moody and go on strike. I think if I feed BARF, there wont be any turning back. Now, I need to reconsider due to the factor I stated above.