Rileyroo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I bought a whirlygig, didn't like them much at all but I love mine now. We have a very small garden and so I put the whirlygig pole through the hole in the garden table and then into the parasol stand so it doesn't take up much room. I bought a cover for it and when its not used I collapse it and put it away, works perfectly and you can get tons of stuff on it. I used to find I was doing a wash a day as I only had a clothes horse indoors and didn't have enough drying room, now a wash dries in a couple of hours max and you can fit at least 3 washes on the line at one time. Isn't it sad when you can get excited about a rotary washing line! The first thing I bought for our house was a rotary washing line - after 6 years of living in flat without a garden I was desperate to be able to dry things outside Get your meat from a butcher, rather than a supermarket. They have all the cheaper cuts, and (if they're anything like mine) will also give you their chicken wings / carcasses / lamb and beef ribs / offal etc for free for your dog(s). I have barely spent anything feeding Riley since we swapped to going to the butchers. Make loads of soup - easily bulked up with beans and pulses etc and a great way of using up veg that you've got on offer or grown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Oh another one! Since getting my slow oven I've found I've saved. I make sure it's full so can freeze what ever I don't need right away, also you can make such a variety of easy meals. Nothing nicer than setting it off in the morning and in the evening walking into the house with a yummy smell (other than the normal wet dog smell!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Get your meat from a butcher, rather than a supermarket. They have all the cheaper cuts, and (if they're anything like mine) will also give you their chicken wings / carcasses / lamb and beef ribs / offal etc for free for your dog(s). I have barely spent anything feeding Riley since we swapped to going to the butchers. Can I ask a stupid question, how do you know which bits are safe for dogs - I thought anything with small or splintery bones (ie wings) was not good for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Can I ask a stupid question, how do you know which bits are safe for dogs - I thought anything with small or splintery bones (ie wings) was not good for them That's if the bones are cooked There is a chance they could have a problem with an uncooked bone so it's just a case of doing what you feel comfy with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyroo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Can I ask a stupid question, how do you know which bits are safe for dogs - I thought anything with small or splintery bones (ie wings) was not good for them As long as they're raw then wings etc are all fine - in fact they help keep their teeth nice and clean. The only thing I don't give Riley are weight-baring bones (legs) because they're so hard that she could shatter a tooth on them. If you're going to investigate raw feeding then there's lots of info on the web and books by Tom Lonsdale or Kythmy Schulze are worth reading. I spent a long time umming and ahhing over changing - but it's made a big difference to Riley (she can now keep weight on and her anal gland issues are a lot better). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Can I ask a stupid question, how do you know which bits are safe for dogs - I thought anything with small or splintery bones (ie wings) was not good for them Raw chicken wings (never cooked) make up a large amount of our dogs diet, the bone to meat ratio is a perfect balance for feeding. I don't feed any cooked bones at all and avoid the kinds of sharp bones you get in chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 As long as they're raw then wings etc are all fine - in fact they help keep their teeth nice and clean. The only thing I don't give Riley are weight-baring bones (legs) because they're so hard that she could shatter a tooth on them.If you're going to investigate raw feeding then there's lots of info on the web and books by Tom Lonsdale or Kythmy Schulze are worth reading. I spent a long time umming and ahhing over changing - but it's made a big difference to Riley (she can now keep weight on and her anal gland issues are a lot better). Completely going off the original topic, but when you say you don't feed weight bearing bones, do you not feed marrow bones? I know what you mean about them being hard, but I find mine just gnaw away at them until they more or less disappear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 In my book marrow bones are more recreational and once they've managed to remove the marrow I take the 'cleaned' bones away. I do feed chicken legs as the bones are still quite soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 In my book marrow bones are more recreational and once they've managed to remove the marrow I take the 'cleaned' bones away. I do feed chicken legs as the bones are still quite soft. Yes, I don't feed marrow bones as a primary food source, but they can do away with most of one in a fairly short period of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Sorry to take this off topic, but thanks for those replies, I'm getting it now. Off to the butchers tomorrow to save some money on my dog food bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 My local butcher (only 1 on town) is very much more expensive than the supermarkets as is the Saturday market veg stall The quality of both is higher tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 My butcher is fab too!! He gives me loads of lovely bones and finds it very funny that I buy belly pork for the dogs!! I'm vegi but feel guilty for not buying off him so buy belly pork cos it's cheap. I give mine hard bones...keeps them quiet tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyroo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Completely going off the original topic, but when you say you don't feed weight bearing bones, do you not feed marrow bones? I know what you mean about them being hard, but I find mine just gnaw away at them until they more or less disappear No I don't give her marrow bones - experience has shown that (for her) the marrow is just too rich and she ends up with a very runny bottom, even with just a small amount, and that makes her anal glands flare up again. She gets chicken legs occasionally and she gets a kong for entertainment / chewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathyw Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Find out at your local supermarket what is their change over day for food, my OH gleamed from Sainsbury's its a Thursday so he now goes shopping there later in the evening and follows the lady with the reduced gun round the store Oh my - are you sure he is not after her gun missus? Seriously that is a good idea - will find out when our sainsburys change over. I cook liver with garlic salt. 20 mins when it first goes in, then sprinkle garlic salt over it and cut it into small piesces. Put back in oven and keep an eye on it as it can burn round the edges quite quickly. When done, cool and cut into treat size pieces. When cold put into little freezer bags and you have a ready supply of treat for a fraction of the cost in the shops. You can also do the same with microwave tuna/sardine cake. I use the tumble dryer everyday as I cannot hang washing out with the poo everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 If anyone fancies a pizza and wants to save some pennies, Domino's have an offer until the end of the month. Any pizza, any size £6.99 collection or £9.99 delivered. Collect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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