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we are trialling roo meat

August 30th, 2010 at 06:04 am

I am about to embark on our first week of trialling fresh kangaroo meat for our dogs. I have found a supplier (a pet store near my work) who gets their deliveries on Fridays. You can buy it frozen in 1kg lots, or fresh if you order it before Wednesdays (to be picked up on Friday).
I will be buying the fresh product, because they generally eat a little over a kilogram in a WEEK, so I will have to separate it into daily portions (which is what I do with their regular meat).

Why roo meat, you ask?

Two reasons:

Firstly, it's cheaper than what I can get at the supermarket. I can normally get some type of chuck, Y bone or rump steak for between $8-$10 a kilogram in bulk packs. Let me quickly say that our dogs do not eat a LOT of meat, but I believe a little fresh meat is beneficial. They only get a small handful for dinner each, it is all they need. I can't imagine how much pet food would add up if you owned a large breed dog. That takes commitment!

Fresh or frozen roo meat, from this particular pet store, is $5.95 a kilogram. So the savings WILL add up quickly.

The second reason is that roo meat is actually very healthy - for animals and humans. It is very lean - has NO fat, and loads of iron. TBH, I have never eaten it, though I hear it has a distinctive taste... maybe one day when I'm pregnant, low on iron and if craving meat I might give it a shot... Big Grin
Anyway. So those two reasons are good enough for me. I am excited about the savings and am pretty sure the dogs will like it also.

6 Responses to “we are trialling roo meat”

  1. Tightwad Kitty Says:
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    MMMMM I like Roo Meat to eat. I normally buy it when it's on special but I don't like sausages made with roo meat. I hope the dogs enjoy they roo meat good buy.

  2. Homebody Says:
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    I don't know if I could bring myself to eat it. Kangaroos are so cute.

  3. whitestripe Says:
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    lol - and lambs aren't? Big Grin

  4. rob62521 Says:
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    Lambs and calves are all cute...and tasty...survival of the fittest so to speak. LOL

  5. Homebody Says:
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    I don't eat lamb either. I do not eat veal either. I eat grown up beef who are not that cute!

  6. whitestripe Says:
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    lol just joking homebody :P i don't eat any meat either - but i know if my dogs were in the wild they would most definately catch and eat a kangaroo! atleast in this way i know they are eating something close to what is natural for them. also seeing as the overpopulation of roo's are becoming a problem in our country, i feel it is probably the most environmentally friendly choice in feeding our dogs.

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