Preparations Update

[hashbrown]

We went through our food storage last night and did a little inventory. We have a good assortment of frozen meat but canned meat is slim pickens. Looks like we need to get busy with the pressure cooker. I hate to rely on the freezers as much as we are right now.

 

[Bacpacker]

Thats impressive HB.

 

[hashbrown]

Thats impressive HB.

Slow and steady!

 

[Sourdough]

Any good reason humans could not eat "Dry Dog Food"....?? Maybe add it to soups and stews as an extender. I know people eat canned dog food.

I am in the process of accepting delivery of 1/4 TON of quality "Dry Dog Food". (My mailman hates me).

 

[hashbrown]

Any good reason humans could not eat "Dry Dog Food"...........??? I know people eat canned dog food.

I am in the process of accepting delivery of 1/4 TON of quality "Dry Dog Food". (My mailman hates me).

I don't care to much for it but I guess you could.

 

[Aerindel]

Sure. But it needs some salt.

 

[Rebecca]

Any good reason humans could not eat "Dry Dog Food"....?? Maybe add it to soups and stews as an extender. I know people eat canned dog food.

I am in the process of accepting delivery of 1/4 TON of quality "Dry Dog Food". (My mailman hates me).

I have come across it as a suggestion for an emergency food before. Personally I don't find it particularly appetizing, but then I am also not experiencing a crisis or starvation right now. And that would surely change anyone's opinion on what tastes ok or not.

 

[Rebecca]

I sealed up 2 months worth of long term storage food today. Hopefully get it cached away hidden tomorrow. I like doing it in about 2 month increments. Easy to deal with and doesn't take too much time or space.

 

[Amish Heart]

I don't think I'd eat dry dog food. But you can dry your own meat pretty much down to the same consistency as dry dog food. Who knows what's in dry dog food? Didn't some people have problems with some of the China processed stuff killing their dogs?
I just finished organizing the last of the dehydrated foods in #10 cans I have. Pretty much took up my new shelving units. Next in line is a reorganization of the long term freeze dried. That'll probably go up on higher shelves. That is never my first choice to eat. Ha.

 

[hashbrown]

I don't think I'd eat dry dog food. But you can dry your own meat pretty much down to the same consistency as dry dog food. Who knows what's in dry dog food? Didn't some people have problems with some of the China processed stuff killing their dogs?
I just finished organizing the last of the dehydrated foods in #10 cans I have. Pretty much took up my new shelving units. Next in line is a reorganization of the long term freeze dried. That'll probably go up on higher shelves. That is never my first choice to eat. Ha.

Do you have a freeze dryer? I really want one!

 

[Amish Heart]

No, but I am thinking maybe someday. I do my own dehydrating, and storing in #10 cans. I do canning. But I buy the freeze dried stuff from Auguson Farms, like the meats and the Beef Stroganoff and other meals in the #10 cans. I know alot of people like to eat that stuff regularly, but I keep it for my super emergency food. Stuff I can forget about. There's so much more nicer food to cook than that. Dehydrated fruits and vegetables store for a very, very long time, and I use those in my cooking when I don't have fresh. The other dried foods I store are just repackaged properly. Pasta should last forever, although I do know how to make it.
Our freezers are packed with meats right now, too. I only have 3 shelves of canned meats and that is something I'm working on, too. Wouldn't be surprised if power goes out next.

 

[The Lazy L]

Thought of something else y'all might be interested in. Today I picked up another pack of extra boot laces. It's not like there aren't other things that would suffice (uh-hem bailing twine) but laces don't seem to last as long as the boots so I got them while they are still available.

Try paracord.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

As budget allows.

 

[Bacpacker]

Do you have a freeze dryer? I really want one!

Thats on our list of wants as well

 

[Sourdough]

Who knows what's in dry dog food?

Ingredients


GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORN, MEAT AND BONE MEAL, CORN GLUTEN MEAL, ANIMAL FAT (SOURCE OF OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS (PRESERVED WITH BHA & CITRIC ACID]), SOYBEAN MEAL, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BREWERS RICE, GROUND WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DRIED PEAS, DL-METHIONINE, ZINC SULFATE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, L-TRYPTOPHAN, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, DRIED CARROTS, BLUE 2, NIACIN [VITAMIN B3], RED 40, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE [SOURCE OF VITAMIN B5], COPPER SULFATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT [VITAMIN B2], VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B6], FOLIC ACID.

Who knows what's in dry dog food?

 

[Hardcalibres]

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/can-humans-eat-dog-food#bottom-line
Some salient quotes:

Although Vitamin K is not listed in your dog food Sourdough, it is apparently in some dog foods......

Certain varieties of dog food contain a synthetic form of vitamin K known as menadione, or vitamin K3. Although it appears perfectly safe for your dog, research suggests that it’s toxic to humans in high doses (1Trusted Source).

The amount of menadione in commercial dog food tends to be low, but it’s still not advisable for humans to consume it on any regular or long-term basis. So, if you’re unsure whether your dog food contains vitamin K3, contact the manufacturer for information.

Dog food isn’t designed for the unique nutrition needs of humans, though it is made from ingredients that are technically safe for humans to eat. Thus, it’s not inherently toxic for humans and may be safe in an emergency situation.

However, eating dog food may increase your risk of developing foodborne illness. Children are at greater risk of developing complications related to foodborne illness and shouldn’t consume dog food.

Additionally, dog food may contain vitamin K3, or menadione, which may be toxic to humans in higher doses.

All of the same food safety practices used in human food handling and preparation still apply to dog food. It may be wise to keep track of any pet food recalls to ensure the highest level of safety if you plan on eating it.

Sounds like dog food is safe enough when used to

Maybe add it to soups and stews as an extender.

 

[jazzy]

i got me some shoe tubes of shoe goo to repair shoes and some Eneloop spacers sp i can use my AA and AAA for C and D batteries. now if i can only find some dehydrated chocolate chip ice cream............

 

[angie_nrs]

Any good reason humans could not eat "Dry Dog Food"....??

I wouldn't recommend it long term, but in an emergency short term situation, I guess......

I've heard that the dry dog food is packaged using high pressure and high heat that destroys many of the initial vitamins and minerals that were originally in the food. That is why dog foods get fortified later.....to add it back in. I've also heard that becuase of the way the dry dog food is processed, it can cause cancers. I don't remember where I heard that, so take it for what it's worth. It makes sense to me. It's also why I wouldn't recommend anyone eat McDonalds and other highly processed foods on a regular basis.

 

[hashbrown]

I'll be eating the citiot implants well before I bust out a bag of Ol Roy.

 

[Amish Heart]

It's that the Chinese dog food ingredients, Sourdough? Bleech. Wouldn't trust anything they'd put on the label. Why don't you buy a ton of grits. They store well.

 

[Sourdough]

It's that the Chinese dog food ingredients, Sourdough?

About this item

• Contains one (1) 33 lb. bag of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Adult Dry Dog Food, Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
• This dry food recipe helps maintain a healthy lifestyle with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, in the delicious chicken flavor dogs love
• Provides whole grains and helps support healthy digestion
• Delivers complete and balanced nutrition enriched with omega-6 fatty acids to help nourish your dog’s skin and coat
• Made in the USA with the World’s Finest Ingredients
• PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Adult Dry Dog Food is made with no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors, and no added sugar

• Amazon.com: PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Adult Dry Dog Food Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble, 33 lb. Bag: Pet Supplies

 

[LadyLocust]

Try paracord.

We do have some, but I think it melts - haven't tried lately and certainly in a pinch would be a great fix (Hubby is the one who goes through them - sparks and slag.) I will have to test an end & find out now.

 

[Amish Heart]

Woof, woof, Sourdough.
Not me unless I'm starving.

 

[Peanut]

Having sold a lot of cattle at sale barns I should point out… Injured cattle are often sold alongside healthy animals but they get a special designation. Injured, sick or otherwise questionable animals are destined for pet food only… and a much lower price than beef for humans. At least the farmers get some money, if only a percentage.

See… meat for pet food is legally processed at much higher temps than meat for human consumption to kill anything bad that might be in the meat, like an infection from a broken bone.

Processing meat like this also destroys much of its nutritional value.

Food for thought… pardon the pun.

A professional cattle buyer explained all this to me at a sale once. Said he purchased injured/sick beef everyday that was destined for pet food.

I’m not sure how it works for chickens, swine etc but it’s probably the same.

 

[Sourdough]

See… meat for pet food is legally processed at much higher temps than meat for human consumption to kill anything bad that might be in the meat, like an infection from a broken bone.

Now here is what is interesting.........I have several times asked Alaska Fish and Game Dept. Biologists (some of which are good friends of mine) about the safety of eating wild game the has a "HUGE" green and yellow infected area from an injury. I have always gotten the same answer over the last fifty years........"Just cut that part out and discard, the rest is totally safe to eat". And I have done that, never a problem.

 

[kd4ulw]

I prep so I don’t have to eat dog food.

 

[UrbanHunter]

I don't think I want to try pet food, I have had more than my share of problems with critters getting into it. Way back in the TRS 80 days (Radio Shack Computers, 80-88s) had the text games about a team trekking north. As your supplies ran low you could kill the dogs and convert to food, I got into it and changed the code where you could Kill and Convert members of the team. Because we were playing before work and everyone was shoulder surfing each other as we played to see tricks to win, when I killed off the team before the dogs everyone was totally freaked out.... Hey, I guess I just not a people person....

 

[Newbri]

I'm nowhere near any real prep, which is pretty furstrating. So the closest I am to prepping right now is making and saving money, trying to find land somewhere.
I suppose I can start stocking up on food even if it's only one can here and there.

Today my plan is complete the projects I started. Make a list of the handheld woodworking equipment I need.

 

[UrbanHunter]

I think this weekend I will be doing an inventory of my shelf stable foods and comparing it with my "target list". I am hoping to save a few bucks and convert it into long term food before it turns into TP (the money not the food)

 

[Sourdough]

I prep so I don’t have to eat dog food.

But......would you consider eating fresh "wild game" meat to stay alive.....???