colin Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 After shootin several pigeons and having plenty of pigeon breasts, I was wondering if anyone knows of any reason why I should not give the dogs a wee taste now and again. Is it better to give the dogs raw pigeon meat rather than cooked pigeon meat??? This is for the benefit of my other half who does nothing but earbash me for giving the dogs a treat now and again. Thank you in anticipation. Colin :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Colin... My Gramp ( Bless Him) used to cook them until they were tough and chewy and dice then into cubes about an inch square and use them as treats. and when training. Also the best treats for use training a dog is liver done the same way. Dogs love it. I wouldnt advocate giving raw Pigeon meat to a dog in any quantity even though they are carnivores, especially if they have been used to a complete food. You may also be passing on some unwanted parasites in the raw flesh. Cheers. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Colin, Cook it first and there is no reason not to give it to your dog(s). Just go easy introducing it or you will end up with dog diarroeah everywhere. I use pigeon and pheasant, during the season, as a small treat for my German Shepherds at weekends. They love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Missus normaly does a big caserole of pigeon pheasant duck, port / red wine mixing any or all 3 meats and same with wine. If theres no room to freeze the excess then yes I will feed it to the dogs, (working labs). I wouldnt be too keen on giving the "thug" raw game / pigeon just in case he remembers it and gets a bit hungry during a day out and eats a retreive. Hasn't happened yet but wouldnt encourge it with the raw game. Had a spaniel that some one teased with hare ears, and she jumped and ate it. From then on she would allways (given the chance) take the ears of any rabit shot and left in her way (after the retrieve of course). Just my 2p worh trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Cooked pigeon breast diced, with mixer and warm water, is fine for most breeds. My Springer ate it 3 times a week, for almost 15 years. I would never feed a dog any raw meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete evans Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 would cook it first. i fed my lurcher 3-4 raw cut up mixed into her regular food and she barfed it up in minutes right in the middle of the living room :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 My lurchers eat pigeon regularly and usually raw. Very keen on the heart and liver and so far still alive. LB :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 thank you all very much...dogs say thanks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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