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Post by konotashi on Sept 21, 2009 17:48:21 GMT -5
I've called so many stores around here, and almost NONE of them cut their own meats. (If you know of any butchers in the Mesa, AZ area, let me know!)
I found one place that would sell me scraps, but they only have turkey scraps. Would that be okay to feed a ferret?
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Post by ccretarolo on Sept 21, 2009 19:23:05 GMT -5
Turkey scraps should be fine. My dad throws in some turkey scraps in with the chicken sometimes and my boys have never had a problem with them. The only real difference is that the organs are about twice the size and the necks and backs are longer. The texture of the bone is the same so as long as you cut the bone in pieces to an appropriate size, you'll be just fine.
Just avoid feeding turkey leg and thigh bones since those are way too big for a ferret to handle. Wings, necks, and backs are alright though.
EDIT: Have you tried doing a google search for butchers in your area? I just plugged in Mesa AZ butchers and got a few results. You'll probably have the best luck talking to the butcher shops that cater to the hispanic community.
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Post by konotashi on Sept 21, 2009 20:33:32 GMT -5
I called most of the butchers that popped up on the results on Google, and they were mostly restaurants. Either that, or I could only buy a 25 lb. package of ONE organ.
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Post by sherrylynne on Sept 22, 2009 22:05:14 GMT -5
Are there any ethnic markets in your area? Chinatown, Hispanic areas, etc? Sometimes you can find the best deals there.
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