Marrow Bones

[jok]

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Yesterday i had my delivery from Landywoods and i ordered 15 fresh Marrow Bones for £3.50, which i thought was really good value. Well, they are absolutely huge!

My question is, do they have to be stored in the freezer or fridge, or can i just leave them out? They are so big i can't fit them in the dogs freezer (which is jam packed with other goodies). I'll have to throw them out otherwise, which seems a shame. The dogs have got one each on the go in the garden and they love them.

 

[bashful]

Be careful with Marrow bones as they can break the dogs teeth . my first whippet loved them to bits but lost many teeth with them , they didnt fall out , just split and she ended up having to have them out .made quite a mess of them too , The back teeth im on about , I used to take the marrow out of the middle for them , they loved it .

 

[hellybobs]

I don't want to highjack your topic but I've just made my first oder with Landywood...was this yours or have you ordered from them before??

What size packaging do they come in and is the meat good quality?

BTW when I've got marrow bone before I take the marrow out first and let them eat it...I let them have a bit of a chew on the bone but not for long.

 

[mazza]

I got some huge marrow bones from my butcher, some were actually bigger than Alfie, well I know thats not all that difficult, him being a jrt.

It's important to freeze all meat including bones for at least 24 hours before you feed them. Some meat may be contaminated with the parasite neospara.

Once bones are frozen they are completely safe to feed.

Please take a look at this thread.

Feeding Raw Meat Beware

 

[sharron]

agree with mazza here, had no probs with teeth. vet said that they are very good for cleaning them, the only problem we have is zeb loves to burry them in the back garden or aroung the house. :- "

Also get them from the butcher and doesnt cost anything

 

[jok]

I've ordered from Landywoods before. I am really pleased with them. The meat is of good quality and comes in pound bags. I think it's really good value and there is a good selection to choose from.

I know about freezing all meat first. Actually, the bones were frozen when they arrived. ahhh, that means that now they've defrosted i won't be able to refreeze. How long can i leave them out for without them going 'off'.

 

[alfyn]

my lot usually have a marrow bone on the go for a few weeks.At this time of year,as long as they're not left outside for the flies to get into,they're fine!

Murphy had to have a p4 extracted as it split from eating a marrow bone,but i still use them as i think the pro's,far outway the con's,& my vet agree's too :thumbsup:

I use some of the Landywood's products too,but i get my bones FREE from my local butcher!

 

[chelynnah]

I've ordered from Landywoods before.  I am really pleased with them.  The meat is of good quality and comes in pound bags.  I think it's really good value and there is a good selection to choose from.
I know about freezing all meat first.  Actually, the bones were frozen when they arrived.  ahhh, that means that now they've defrosted i won't be able to refreeze.  How long can i leave them out for without them going 'off'.

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You can refreeze for dog use. I know a lot of people who order bulk from suppliers, let the blocks thaw enough to repackage and then refreeze it. It would be 'off' to us, but ok for the dogs.

As for the size of the bones I get mine from the butcher or other suppliers who cut them first. I know the girls can handle them, but I just hate the neighbours thinking they've dug up a dinosaur or something (w00t)

Wendy

 

[~Helen~]

Wow, I've just had a look at the Landywoods site. They're very good on price!

They also cut bones down for you if you ask :thumbsup:

Sadly they don't seem to deliver in my area

 

[firesprite]

if you can bear the stench you could always microwave them first and then im sur they are ok in the garden.....or better still roast em in the oven, then they`ll be just like the ones in the petshop. I have to buy mine form the butchers but use a knitting needle to scour out the marrow, or make a big "dog casserole" broth thing which keeps em going with complete food for ages if i remember to freeze it into bags of jollup. i didnt know about having to freeze raw meat first tho... glad i read that!

 

[imperative]

We use Landywood minced tripe and minced lamb. The meat is very good quality, the tripe always green and the lamb has good quality meat almost looks good enough for us to eat!!! We also use their wholemeal mixer which is gluten free. The dogs love their food. Landywoods are very good value as well, and lots of interesting info on their site.

:thumbsup: from Kai, Stirling & Scarlet :thumbsup:

 

[jok]

if you can bear the stench you could always microwave them first and then im sur they are ok in the garden.....or better still roast em in the oven, then they`ll be just like the ones in the petshop. I have to buy mine form the butchers    but use a knitting needle to scour out the marrow, or make a big "dog casserole" broth thing which keeps em going with complete food for ages if i remember to freeze it into bags of jollup.  i didnt know about having to freeze raw meat first tho... glad i read that!

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How long would they take to roast? Sounds disgusting but i'll try it if it works. Frankie might be bringing presents to his relatives when he sees them at Windsor! :lol:

 

[chelynnah]

if you can bear the stench you could always microwave them first and then im sur they are ok in the garden.....or better still roast em in the oven, then they`ll be just like the ones in the petshop. I have to buy mine form the butchers    but use a knitting needle to scour out the marrow, or make a big "dog casserole" broth thing which keeps em going with complete food for ages if i remember to freeze it into bags of jollup.  i didnt know about having to freeze raw meat first tho... glad i read that!

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How long would they take to roast? Sounds disgusting but i'll try it if it works. Frankie might be bringing presents to his relatives when he sees them at Windsor! :lol:

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I wouldn't roast them. Cooking bones changes their makeup and that's when dogs can break teeth, and or get splinters.

Just my .02 from all my reading.

Wendy

 

[jok]

if you can bear the stench you could always microwave them first and then im sur they are ok in the garden.....or better still roast em in the oven, then they`ll be just like the ones in the petshop. I have to buy mine form the butchers    but use a knitting needle to scour out the marrow, or make a big "dog casserole" broth thing which keeps em going with complete food for ages if i remember to freeze it into bags of jollup.  i didnt know about having to freeze raw meat first tho... glad i read that!

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How long would they take to roast? Sounds disgusting but i'll try it if it works. Frankie might be bringing presents to his relatives when he sees them at Windsor! :lol:

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I wouldn't roast them. Cooking bones changes their makeup and that's when dogs can break teeth, and or get splinters.

Just my .02 from all my reading.

Wendy

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Thanks Wendy, i thought that. I,ll leave them as they are

 

[nabeeha]

I have heard you should not cook any bones, as that can me the bones actually break and also get into the dogs throat.

A dobbe got a bone in and it got stuck in his throat, it took days to figure out what was wrong with him, he died days later.

 

[Juley]

if you can bear the stench you could always microwave them first and then im sur they are ok in the garden.....or better still roast em in the oven, then they`ll be just like the ones in the petshop. I have to buy mine form the butchers    but use a knitting needle to scour out the marrow, or make a big "dog casserole" broth thing which keeps em going with complete food for ages if i remember to freeze it into bags of jollup.  i didnt know about having to freeze raw meat first tho... glad i read that!

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How long would they take to roast? Sounds disgusting but i'll try it if it works. Frankie might be bringing presents to his relatives when he sees them at Windsor! :lol:

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