Antlers for treats

[jdatwood]

I want to get my hands on some antlers for chews but they're crazy expensive when purchased as dog treats.

I've looked at getting a rack off of Ebay (just haven't managed to win an auction yet)

I'm wondering if any of you that have access to fresh deer, elk, etc might be able to score some antlers?

We'd be willing to pay shipping costs, etc

[oakley]

We're avid hunters here in Michigan... but gosh - I dont think I would let my dog chew on antlers. They are hard and dry... almost like a cooked bone. The tines will break and splinter off sometimes. Have you ever had your hands on some?

Hopefully someone with more knowledge will pop in... :)

[CorgiPaws]

Insight, please??

I'm curious, as my family all hunts, and I hadn't really thought of this. I could even possibly get my hands on them for you, and shipping wouldn't be too bad, I'm just here in Utah, and if I remember correctly, you're just a hop, skip, and a jump away in Denver, right?

[jdatwood]

I have nothing to go on here except what I've read as them being a better natural alternative to other chews...

antler dog chew - Google Search

[whiteleo]

I see them here in our specialty dog boutigues for sale, so they must have some natural benefit to them, they are expensive thats for sure!!!!!!!!!

[oakley]

Just got a phone call... my brother got a 10 point with a 20in spread tonight... :O


Sorry Jon, that ones going on the wall... hehehe

[oakley]

You know, thats interesting. I might have to try that out. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.. I love all the new stuff Im learning.

I just read some of the things from your google link. I actually don't think the price is bad considering these things are straight from nature, and how they are collected. AND they would most definitely last longer than most other rawhide or chew I bet. I wonder how fresh they have to be. If theyve dried out for years if they are still 'chewable'. I have a few racks sittin around home I might be able to sneak away with.


They just seem so HARD to me! But then.. I guess so are bones

[jdatwood]

Just got a phone call... my brother got a 10 point with a 20in spread tonight... :O


Sorry Jon, that ones going on the wall... hehehe

Yeah, I wouldn't expect something like that to come my way

Here's what I've been trying to snag on Ebay
Elk Antlers Nice 2009 shed - eBay (item 200406848266 end time Nov-23-09 15:00:15 PST)

[oakley]

HUGE deer for our area.


Holy MOLEY! Thats a big elk antler.. cripes you would have one happy doggy! hehehe

[jdatwood]

Holy MOLEY! Thats a big elk antler.. cripes you would have one happy doggy! hehehe

Nice deer!

I figured I could hit the elk rack with a band saw and cut it down into treats. We'd have dog chews for years...