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Screw your raw food, screw your high dollar kibble!

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016.

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  1. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    I've fed raw and quality grain free kibble but my yard is growing and that isn't possible anymore. I have been feeding regular Victor food for a while now and that's been fine. But I've made a breeding and expect to whelp and raise the litter and I won't be able to afford Victor once that happens.


    So it's time for a BUDGET conscious thread.

    What budget feed do you feed your yard of dogs?
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  2. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    Diamond Naturals .I like the chicken and rice formula and I also throw in a bag of 4 health ,like every other bag.
     
    bamaman, Apr 28, 2016
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  3. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    I feed Diamond Naturals Chicken as well. Dogs look good on it, don't break the bank either.
     
    AGK, Apr 28, 2016
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  4. Saiyagin

    Saiyagin Chihuahua

    If there is a Costco near you , you should check it out.
     
    Saiyagin, Apr 28, 2016
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  5. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Damn fellas, I think that's higher than what I pay for the Victor lol. I'll have to check local prices but what I saw on the website was higher than what I pay last time I was checking my options there. I think the feed store will be my best option, may even have to drive to a further feed store for the right brand/price.
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  6. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Saiy, I'd have to drive to the Dallas area but I may have to check that out. I've heard of people shopping at Sams and Costco for dog food. Thanks, I'll look into that.
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  7. smalldog

    smalldog Big Dog

    I was feeding totw. I just switched to Diamond natural large breed puppy due to cost. My dogs are doing good on it so far.
     
    smalldog, Apr 28, 2016
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  8. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    Bout 30 bucks a bag for Diamond Naturals Chicken and Rice from Tractor Supply..I have found that almost all dog foods are higher online Treez.And it's not just dog food I have noticed it on.
     
    bamaman, Apr 28, 2016
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  9. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    I have to run to TSC soon anyways so I'll check out what the local prices are. The Victor I'm getting is the beef and brown rice and it's 40lbs for $34. I know Victor has chicken formulas that are cheaper and I'm going to check into those too. I have one dog that seems to have a chicken allergy so I have steered away from chicken based foods. I may have to feed him different than the rest.
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  10. AGK

    AGK Super duper pooper scooper Administrator

    Dog and Cat Food, Treats, and Supplies | Free Shipping at Chewy.com

    I found it to be a few bucks higher per bag for what I feed but they'll deliver right to your door. I've been thinking about trying it out, 2 bucks more a bag to save me going to an area I absolutely loathe here because only one place here sells Diamonds. They got a huge selection.
     
    AGK, Apr 28, 2016
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  11. wicked13

    wicked13 CH Dog

    I've seen ace high at the feed store never tried it since victor works fine for me but it runs around mid to high 20$s for about 40 lbs looks decent dunno the quality though might wanna look into it
     
    wicked13, Apr 28, 2016
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  12. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    I've seen that mentioned before, AGK. I just checked and the food I feed is $5 more on that site and I could get free shipping if I bought 2 bags. Only downfall for my situation is no delivery people come back to our house so I'd have to go pick it up at the post office and for that drive I might as well go to the feed store and save the $5 a bag. For most people it may be cheaper and make more sense but my situation is unlike most lol. I can see how that site would be a big bargain for a lot of people though.
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  13. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Wicked, I'll look into it. Never heard of it before. Thanks man.
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  14. wicked13

    wicked13 CH Dog

    wicked13, Apr 28, 2016
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  15. frogs

    frogs Big Dog

    I understand and sympathize with your situation, but why have more on your yard than you can afford to feed properly?

    How many pounds of feed do you anticipate needing monthly, current figures and six months after the litter drops?

    IMO, if there is no avoiding the new additions, then I would figure out what I could realistically afford, and go from there.

    Maybe even consider taking up hunting as a hobby and investing in a freezer.

    Maybe even purchase or raise some livestock (hogs)and by a suitable wood chipper... :eek:

    Now that's country living!
     
    frogs, Apr 28, 2016
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  16. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Because it's not Victor beef and brown rice, it wouldn't be "feeding properly"??
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  17. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    How many dogs you feed, frogs? What feed are you scooping in the bowl?
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  18. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Thanks for the link, Wicked.
     
    treezpitz, Apr 28, 2016
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  19. frogs

    frogs Big Dog

    Don't take all that out of context. I'm not trying to be negative at all. Dogs can live on cat food, fat and calcium supplements if things get real bad. So...
     
    frogs, Apr 28, 2016
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  20. frogs

    frogs Big Dog

    What does that have to do with your dilemma?

    But in all honestly, not more than I can afford to feed like they need and deserve to be. But shit happens and I was just telling you what I would do in that particular situation.

    Exactly how many dogs are you talking about?

    Like I said, in all honestly, I sympathize with your situation.
     
    frogs, Apr 28, 2016
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