Grinding Meat for Dog Food Does anyone have experience using this product to grind meat for dog food? Would it handle bone?
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Not yet. I am buying pre-ground meat at the store,not my favorite option. I don't think the KA grinder is meant for this kind if thing, based on the discussion board.
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I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months.I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at this thread. I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months.I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at... » Read More I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months.I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at this thread. « Show Less
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You should feed the raw bones whole to your animals because it keeps their teeth clean. They are soft enough raw that they don't splinter or choke the animal. Cooked bones are bad, and even ground up, can cause intestinal blockages whereas raw bones are easily digested.
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No, dogs do not need bone only for their teeth. The bone provides crucial nutrients, especially minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. According to experts on raw feeding (including vets in the know) it is crucial to feed bone with raw meat to balance nutrition. Hope this helps!
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what about an animal that has no teeth? do they only need the bones for their teeth?
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I have been grinding dog food for several years using primarily a mixture of chicken, bones and all, wings and legs are the easiest, and deer meat if I can get it. I started using a Sam Baere machine, I'm not sure if it was the 110 or larger model. It worked but I had to chop up the chicken which was a real pain. After burning up two of the smaller machines, I finally ordered a Same Baere Model SB840. It was a little pricey but well worth it. I don't have to chop wings or drumsticks. Just feed them in whole. If you are going to grind chicken bones, this machine is what you need.
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No this won't grind meat with bones in it. Meat like chicken and rabbit, should be ok. The best electric meat grinder for doing meat with bones is the American Eagle #12 or #22. They grind chicken, turkey, duck and rabbit. Red meat bones are too dense and hard; you'll need a really powerful commercial grinder for that.
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Yes it works. But not the best product for big grinding projects. Everyday small things no problem, unless you want to grind meat and alot of it,its just too time consuming ...hope this helps
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You should not grind any beef bones in this grinder - or any other one because the bones are too hard.Chicken bones grind up great in this grinder. We have used it over and over, and it has not failed us yet.
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I purchased this grinder specifically for making venison jerky and it works very well. I have ground 6-8 pounds of venison and a few pounds of beef so far and I haven't had any issues. Personally, I like to first grind the meat through the larger diameter grinding plate, then run it back through again with the fine grinder plate in place. This makes the jerky nice and tender in the end.
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yes, I bought for my dogs and I ground up turkey necks, chicken necks and more, it will grind faster than you can feed thru the chute, but you may require a good cleaver to chop so the pieces so they will fit thru the chute to grind.Really good grinder.
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I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months. I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at this thread.
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I would have to say that grinding fish, bone and all would be a bit beyond the intended purpose of the Kitchenaid meat grinder. Personally I would not risk ingesting minuscule pieces of fish bone. I had a very bad experience with a fish bone resulting in hospitalization. So I would say no the grinder is not suitable for this purpose. I hope this helps. You may email Kitchenaid and get their response concerning this as they will definitely give you an answer.
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Hello - I grind whole, raw chicken. Bones, meat, tendons, skin - everything. I chop it into pieces that will fit through the tube. RAW rabbit and turkey bones should be soft enough to put through. You probably know that cooked bones are very hard. I would not grind beef or pork bones in the 1800. Grinding 10-20 pounds of chicken a week since April and this model is still running like new. I hope that helped.
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It's funny that the product pictures show chicken wings (bone in) loaded in the feed tray and some meat ground so one would assume that this grinder can grind bones. Why are you tricking customers into thinking this product grinds bones when you say it won't.
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No I don't think you want to try grinding bones less you want a big mess on your hands....I ground small 1" peaces of just meat and it was a big job pushing the meat down the feed hole it kept pushing the meat back up and out all over the counter....You should look at better electric unit to grind bones.........LEM makes a good unit but expect to pay 200 at least........
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I used the STX Megaforce 3000 grinder.I now completely raw feed whole pieces of meat, but this grinder was amazing while I was using it. It ground up raw chicken wings, thighs and drumsticks easily and completely. I highly recommend this grinder!
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I have only ground up pork and beef and it has never gotten stuck. I have read that others have used their grinder on chicken with bones but I have not done that.
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My husband is an avid hunter and we do our own processing. I have used it for grinding deer meat into burger and chuck roasts into burger. The only problem I have run across is maybe needing to clean the blade a couple times. I love the attachment!
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We grind beef heart and chicken frames for our dogs which contain a lot of fat. So far, we have never had it jam. We think it is an awesome grinder.
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I tried grinding cooked ground turkey. It required a lot of "muscle" to push the food through. As a result, I also wound up with metal shavings in the food because the metal is too soft . I wouldn't buy this product. It's not worth the risk of metal shavings in the food.
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I don't know. I've only used to grind deer meat. And I've generally tried to get the meat boneless first. I'm sorry I can't be any more help.
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I have made breakfast pork sausage, kielbasa, bratwurst, and Italian sausage. It works well on commercial meats. It's not so good on grinding venison. The sheath layer around the venison muscle clogs the holes in the cutting plates.