Sources of chicken necks

[jack31]

So yet again I'm struggling with raw feeding the boys. In the house we bought I literally have 4 sq ft of counter space when there aren't dishes drying on it, and I put the coffee pot away. So I've had to put raw on hold until the remodel is done. I hate it and I cringed today when I saw Jack's teeth! So while I have some time I'm trying to work out some of the kinks I was having. One issue is bone. Harley is very good with bone and will work at it until he's done, Jack gives up in heartbeat. I would love to use chicken necks, but have no source currently. Where do you guys get yours? I have a couple places to ask about them.

My hope is that I can do a little prep at a time before the remodel, so that when its done, I have a lot of meals ready for them. I'd love to put Pepper on raw too, but her aggression gets so out of hand with raw I just can't risk it again.

Also when preparing your meals, for those who bag meals ahead of time, do you use a knife or kitchen shears to cut your meats and/or bones?

Leslie

 

[chris10]

I buy mine from a local grocery store. They don't normally have them in stock but can order them. Before that I bought them from an actual butcher, but she had to order them also. So if you haven't already asked, next time you are in a local store ask the meat department what you can order. An asian market would be a another one to try. You may have a local raw feeders co-op. They will usually buy large quantities of meat and parts from meat suppliers for decent prices.

The knife and shear thing is up to you. I use knives but have friends that use shears. A good pair of shears can go through bone. If you wanted to cut bone with a knife then you will need a good clever. I used a cheap one in the beginning and ruined the edge beyond repair. If you just cutting at the joints than any sharp knife will do.

 

[brookesphynx]

I'm fortunate that my local grocery store carries them, but I've also ordered them from Hare-Today.com. Shipping from them can get really pricey, though, at least to me in Florida! A friend just told me she found them at her local Spanish grocery.

I've killed a few knives trying to chop chicken necks, but my shears cut right through them.

Good luck!

 

[auntie crazy]

I get my chicken necks from a local butcher/grocery store called Fairway Beef - I found them by googling butcher shops in my city.

As for cutting, I use a good quality knife (which I sharpen regularly) on meat, skin, etc. and a high-end pair of shears for cutting up bone-in meals. While the knife will cut through the bones, the shears work much better with much less effort on my part.

 

[sharky]

local butcher with local meats... or the pre made frozen from the pet shop ... mine hate necks even the dog ... thighs rule here