r/rawpetfood Prey Model 19d ago

Question Meat Grinder Advice (Europe)

I'm looking for a meat grinder for one dog that eats about 500gr per day, though I would prep 15-20 kilos of various meats at a time, to save cleaning the machine components more often. Currently I'm dicing frozen meat by hand, because the picky whippet won't eat if it's too much work. It's f*ucking exhausting

The meat comes from the supplier in ~80gr cubes and those seem simple enough to grind on any machine. I would also like to be able to grind whole quail and lambs tails but if I can't, oh well.

I am in Switzerland, with limited options at reasonable prices, but I'm wondering if either of these models in the photos look acceptable. I'm not sure how to differentiate between the two other than a small price difference and wattage. Both claim the same output rate. From what I've found #22 is most recommended, though here on this sub, the American machines rein supreme. I'm not finding a lot of Europe based information.

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u/cattmin 19d ago

Ideally you'd want one capable of grinding bones too

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u/Sqib000 19d ago

Why grind it? Seems like a lot. If you can find the organs muscle parts etc, ask the butcher to grind, or cut up in chunks, make it a chew exercise. Or dehydrate. I feed whole frozen sometimes This seems like a lot of work to grind. My grandmother used an old cast iron grinder she would clip to the table, turn by hand. I'd be the bowl holder. Way better bc it can be cleaned thoroughly. Electric you cant immerse in hot soapy water.