Deanna Thompson wrote 08/30/2003 01:51 PM For those who grind.... #14664 - 08/30/2003 01:51 PM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	Is there a trick to this? I ground up some chicken necks today for my puppies and let me tell you, it was MESSY! They were totally thawed... does it work better if they are partially thawed? or is it just messy no matter what? Also, are there any affordable electric models that can handle bones(necks and backs, but just necks alone would be ok) that anyone here can recommend? The little boogers can eat faster than I can grind! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Richard Cannon wrote 08/30/2003 10:02 PM Re: For those who grind.... [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #14665 - 08/30/2003 10:02 PM
Richard Cannon Webboard User Reg: 07-17-2001 Posts: 1496 Loc: Offline	Deanna, I would grind them frozen. If there is little to nothing fluid it should cut down on the mess. Someone posted a link quite a while back to some electric grinders. I went and looked at them and they looked really nice. If you can't be a Good Example,then You'll just have to Serve as a Horrible Warning. Catherine Aird.
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Melissa Blazak wrote 09/02/2003 08:59 AM Re: For those who grind.... [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #14666 - 09/02/2003 08:59 AM
Melissa Blazak Webboard User Reg: 03-15-2002 Posts: 591 Loc: Southern Ontario Offline	When I was grinding I used the grinder attachment I bought for my KitchenAid stand mixer. It was messy, but it worked. Semi frozen was better. It handled necks and pieces of chicken back quite easily. I still have my grandmothers 60 year old hand grinder. I'm sure that would do the trick, you just need a lot of muscle power. You can still buy the old style hand grinders and they would be a lot less $$$$ than an electrical/mechanical grinder. Especially if you're not grinding on a regular basis, just a temporary one. Good luck! P.S. Cute puppies! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Deanna Thompson wrote 09/02/2003 09:16 AM Re: For those who grind.... [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #14667 - 09/02/2003 09:16 AM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	Well... I was using the old crank style, and while it does work, what a pain! Ack! I could see where this could become a problem if I were feeding a larger litter. I definately want to upgrade before next year. The old hand crank model certainly makes the premade raw look much more appealing!
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Melissa Blazak wrote 09/02/2003 09:36 AM Re: For those who grind.... [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #14668 - 09/02/2003 09:36 AM
Melissa Blazak Webboard User Reg: 03-15-2002 Posts: 591 Loc: Southern Ontario Offline	Okay then. Here is a site I found with a lot of different meat grinders for home use. BUT a lot of them recommend no bones. Heck I'm sure KitchenAid doesn't recommend grinding bones either, but I did. http://www.pierceequipment.com/grinders.html Here are pricey ones recommended for natural diets. http://www.naturalcanine.com/html/meat_grinder.html Here's some more! http://www.texastastes.com/p549.htm http://www.harvestessentials.com/bactobasmod4.html
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Deanna Thompson wrote 09/02/2003 09:56 AM Re: For those who grind.... [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #14669 - 09/02/2003 09:56 AM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	Thanks Melissa, I think that first link has exactly what I am looking for. I know in a week or so they will be going through the bones with no problems, but right now they are just worrying the meat off. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> If I grind they clean that bowl. Made the mistake of holding necks for them the other day... puppy walked off and came back after I had put it down... almost bit my thumb off! OWWW. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> The food drive is strong in that one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Kitty Sivertson. wrote 09/03/2003 10:29 AM Re: For those who grind.... [Re: Deanna Thompson ] #14670 - 09/03/2003 10:29 AM
Kitty Sivertson. Webboard User Reg: 11-27-2001 Posts: 75 Loc: Offline	I got my grinder from Northern Tool. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryId=763441 You want a grinder with a lot of wattage if that's a word. This one has 1000 Watts and will handle chicken and turkey bones with ease. I wouldn't try pork or beef bones with any grinder other than an industrial one.
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