Meat processing in town

[kate529]

There is a meat processing place in my home town that I just moved back to. I called to see if they give away or sell scrap meat/bones fairly cheap. The lady said they didn't really have anything right now, she did just do a pig, but said I wouldn't want to give that to the dogs. Said they should be doing a cow mon or tues, to check back then. What should I ask for? What would be a reasonable price if they sell it and not give it away? I'd like to atleast get some descent bones for recreation, not sure if I could get enough meat to actually feed BARF, or that it would be on a regular basis for that matter since they aren't processing all the time. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BetsyB]

Why wouldn't you want to give pig parts to your dog? Just about any parts of the cow would be great! My DH used to work for a slaughterhouse and they sold tripe/heart/tongue and other various parts for about $.25 per pound! If you are looking for recreational bones, you should get leg bones which are very dense and usually can't be eaten.

 

[kate529]

yeah i wasn't sure why I wouldn't want pork for them either. I just don't like to call places and sound like I dont know what I am talking about. So if i was able to ask for a few specific things, it might work out better. Thanks!

 

[picklevega]

my vet was understanding about me feeding raw. But he suggested that I only gave my dogs human grade food. So I am leery about getting "leftovers" from places. I do get chicken backs, etc from the butcher but it is sold for soups etc. Cheap but still human grade.