shaunpowell 130 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hiya lads, just out of intrest, how many lads out there feed there dogs raw rabbit as in fur and all, and what affect would it have on the dog,, would it still retrieve? Or just stay where it killed and start eating,, methods and opinions welcome, cheers shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,384 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Dogs ain't stupid they know the difference 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaunpowell 130 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 well for instance ive never fed my dog raw rabbit if i was to come home after a nights lamping gut the rabbit and throw it to the dog,, the next time i went lamping would the dog just think mmmm i can eat this?????? shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morton 5,367 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 well for instance ive never fed my dog raw rabbit if i was to come home after a nights lamping gut the rabbit and throw it to the dog,, the next time i went lamping would the dog just think mmmm i can eat this?????? shaun It would possibly think that ive done all the work and that lazy baskey cannot even be bothered to make me a nice 3 course meal or even treat me to a takeaway,he,s just slung me a smelly gutted rodent and im supposed to be happy with that?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Lots of lads do it with no problem but I've always skinned them for peace of mind. I don't fancy my dog starting to munch on one in the field. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
digg deep 5 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) I boil myn first its propa wormy for the dogs raw pal each to the own tho atb dd Edited March 17, 2013 by digg deep 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Gutting gets rid of any worm risk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 if you worm your dogs regular-theres no problem-fur,feet whole shabang-and never had a lurcher catch and tuck in to 1 when out in the field-lol-atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaunpowell 130 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 thanks for the replys lads i will definetly be trying it next season,, i worm them regular so should be fine, just hope they dont tuck into the rabbit in the field at shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,687 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 whole carcass diet's are a good way to put some real nice condition in a dog,heard it said it causes worms,never had a problem with them myself,the rabbit fur is supposed to be a natural wormer,as for eating the catch,that would probably depend on the dog,my old dog has been known to pull the guts out of them,whereas my younger dog wont touch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Country Joe 1,411 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I now skin and gut them, I cut the meat of the rabbit, bag it and freeze for a fortnight. whats left gets bagged and freezed for the ferrets 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sirius 1,358 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) I have fed the fur on and fur off, minced quartered etc. personally I opt for the skin off either minced for better storage of cut in half.The most important thing is to freeze for 2-3 weeks minimum to kill any tape worm cysts, as one thing is for sure that if you feed enough raw rabbit without freezing your dog will more than likely get tape worm.Good luck Sirius Edited March 18, 2013 by Sirius Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,046 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Gutting gets rid of any worm risk It doesn't mate. Freezing does. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Gutting gets rid of any worm risk It dont.......... Tape worm cycest ect in the muscle meat ect. Freezing for 3 wks + kills all parasites 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaunpowell 130 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks for the advice lads I think ill opt for freezing just for my peace of mind, cheers shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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