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what do you do with the

shortbreadlover — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:42:04 GMT

turkey carcess?

i take the meat off of the bones and then put the bones in the pressure cook and cook them. this makes all the meat fall off of the bones and then i sort it out and freeze it for the dogs. i usualluy get about 4 lb of turkey meat from doing this. i add it to theri food each day. the clean bones are good to add to the compost pile for bone meal

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goldensrbest — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:48:18 GMT

Just make sure there are no cooked bones in it.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:04:12 GMT

No animals here not a real fan of turkey so as soon as I can it goes in the trash

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:57:37 GMT

I usually pitch it, but my sister uses hers to make soup.

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reiki604 — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:26:42 GMT

Make turkey stock and freeze it for soup on cold days.

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RedTop — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:51:41 GMT

Trash it.

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SharkE — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:56:34 GMT

turkey salad made like chicken salad. Onions, celery, pickles, mustard and Kraft salad dressing.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:08:16 GMT

Always make a big pot of turkey soup.

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ShowMe — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:15:57 GMT

I'm all in favor of making broth for soup at a later time. It is so good and tasty. Also good to use in casseroles..... Also good to use for cooking rice....makes it very tasty.

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hsawaknow — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:14:11 GMT

@shortbreadlover wrote:
turkey carcess?

i take the meat off of the bones and then put the bones in the pressure cook and cook them. this makes all the meat fall off of the bones and then i sort it out and freeze it for the dogs. i usualluy get about 4 lb of turkey meat from doing this. i add it to theri food each day. the clean bones are good to add to the compost pile for bone meal

Its been advised not to feed turkey to dogs. It goeson the list of foods such as grapes, chocolate, garlic and onions. There are more foods, these just happen to be the ones I remember off hand.

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Bri369 — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:20:03 GMT

I throw the bones and carcass away I’ve never saved it.

I barely have any leftovers this year. I can’t even believe it

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Carmie — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:24:26 GMT

No one here likes turkey anything made with the bones, so I just throw it out. Now, if it was a chicken carcass, I'd make a stock for soup out of it.

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jackthebear — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:33:49 GMT

put in a bag in the freezer with leftover meat, I'll make soup later in the pressure cooker.

if there is any gravy left I throw that in too, as that was made from the giblets

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shortbreadlover — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 22:55:16 GMT

i have always fed m dogs turkey. i need to do some research on this. i would not want to give my dogs anything that would harm them

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shortbreadlover — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:00:18 GMT

i just checked with the ack website and it is okay as long as it is just plain turkey and does not have seasonings such inions, garlic and other spices. it also said that it is a mian ingredient in pet food.. so i guess i am safe with this. glad i checked.

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Marp — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:06:14 GMT

@hsawaknow wrote:
@shortbreadlover wrote:
turkey carcess?

i take the meat off of the bones and then put the bones in the pressure cook and cook them. this makes all the meat fall off of the bones and then i sort it out and freeze it for the dogs. i usualluy get about 4 lb of turkey meat from doing this. i add it to theri food each day. the clean bones are good to add to the compost pile for bone meal
Its been advised not to feed turkey to dogs. It goeson the list of foods such as grapes, chocolate, garlic and onions. There are more foods, these just happen to be the ones I remember off hand.

@hsawaknow, are you are speaking specifically of your pet? If not then you may change your mind after a search on any of the pet food sites like Chewy.com. There are many brands that are turkey based, including prescription formulas.

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ShowMe — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:08:48 GMT

For those of you that threw your carcus out, my goodness you could have made some wonderful broth with it and given it to maybe a neighbor that would really appreciate it. That's what I would have done if I were you.

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:24:42 GMT

Turkey soup!

Just like with ham. (this year BIL took the ham bone)

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shortbreadlover — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:29:17 GMT

i also use the broth(defatted) to flavor my dogs food. they like a bit of it ontheir dry dog food.

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NickNack — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:32:44 GMT

@shortbreadlover wrote:
i have always fed m dogs turkey. i need to do some research on this. i would not want to give my dogs anything that would harm them

@shortbreadlover This is an excerpt from the AKC website about turkey. I would post the link, but there are advertisements on the page and I'm afraid it would get deleted. Hope this is helpful.

Can Dogs Eat Turkey?

The short answer is “yes and no.” Turkey is not toxic to dogs. It is an ingredient in many commercial dog foods and is rich in nutrients like protein, riboflavin, and phosphorous. When cooked plain, under the guidance of a veterinarian, it can be an essential part of a homemade dog food diet.

Thanksgiving turkeys, however, are rarely cooked plain. We rub our birds with butter and oils and season them with salt, pepper, herbs, and spices. We stuff them full of stuffing, onions, garlic, and more herbs. To us, this is delicious. For our dogs, it is a recipe for unpleasant digestive upset at best, and pancreatitis at worst.

How to Feed Your Dog Turkey Safely

If you decide to feed your dog turkey this Thanksgiving, there are a few things you need to know to do it safely.

Skip the skin. All of that fat and seasoning is dangerous for dogs. The fat content can cause pancreatitis, and the seasonings can irritate your dog’s stomach.
Make sure you only feed your dog turkey meat. Onions are toxic to dogs, and garlic is potentially toxic in large quantities.
Feed your dog only small quantities of turkey, and talk to your vet about adding food scraps into your dog’s diet, especially if your dog has a preexisting health condition, like diabetes.
Make sure there are no bones in the meat you feed your dog.