Pitbull dinner - whole chicken (warning: squishy and crunchy!)

[atakkuuuuu]

That looks kinda tasty... ~D: mmmm...

[rubynights3]

Crunch munch. :P She looks like she was enjoying her food. I've never even thought of feeding my Princess raw, but now it's tempting. Shame, I have no clue where we'd even buy the meat - or anything other than it's healthier for them. Would it be a bad idea to start after a few years?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@rubynights3 - Personally, I think it's never a bad idea to start. Go to Yahoo Groups, search for raw feeding for pets, and join the group with 23,710 members who feed their pets raw food - there is lots of wisdom and advice to be found for any questions you may have, and it's how I got started out with my dog.

[burrovols92]

@dc5bom what i hear from vets around here is that they dont " choke " on chicken bones but the bones splinter in the stomach and can cut the inside of your dogs stomach.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@burrovols92 - Sure, if you feed them cooked chicken. Again, these animals were born to eat small game - I've been doing this for over three years, dogs don't get cut up, punctured or otherwise maimed by eating their natural diet (or as close to their natural diet as I can get from a grocery store).

[JustinFromSydney]

in relation to people saying that dogs can choke on chicken bones:

WHAT do you think they eat in the wild? Do you think mother nature sticks her hand down from a cloud and opens a can of dog food? THEY EAT small animals like rabbits & chickens.

[FATASSKID21]

Ok im in panic...i sayd to a friend i feed raw meat my dog and he sayd that my dog will learn the blood and if it see some1 injured or even me it will attack and probably kill in the smell of blood...did u had any kind of problems like that?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@FATASSKID21 - No, never... I can't speak for the specific temperament of your dog, but mine has never shown any aggression to me, another person, or to another animal. It's a myth that feeding raw will make them "bloodthirsty"... if anything, they get to indulge their natural instincts when eating raw meat bones & organs, and so don't have pent up aggression to take out on people or pets. My dog can tell the difference between food and live animals - I tell her what she's allowed to eat.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@FATASSKID21 - Google search "raw fed colby the chicken killer". If your dog attacks you, it's not a food issue, it's a handler issue. Your dog should see you, family and friends as part of the pack, and s/he won't attack her/his own pack. PM me if you want some links to websites that can help you understand raw feeding.

[FATASSKID21]

@m0t0k0kusanagi My dog never attacked me :) i dont feed it raw...but i wanna try and and many ppl tell to me no to...and some1 sayd to me that if the dog learn to eat blood and watch some1 bleeding(a kid falls from bike and hit its leg) it will attack an in worst case senario kill (srry for bad english not my 1st language)

[RegnstadsKatt]

@FATASSKID21

Thats the most stupid thing I've ever heard. So all dry fed dogs kill people carrying dog food bags?

[AfgTiger88]

@FATASSKID21 your friend know nothing about that. meet and bones are verry good for dogs

[TheAerialgreen]

I can hear her breaking the bones of the chicken. I hope you know that it's extremely dangerous and sometimes deadly for dogs to eat chicken bones because of how bones are broken into super sharp pieces. They can stab your dog's throat and she could get choked and breed to death.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@TheAerialgreen - Cooked bones are dangerous, but this is a raw chicken, not a cooked one; I'm less scared of raw chicken bones than I am of her choking on kibble, but thanks for your concern!

[dc5bom]

@TheAerialgreen I've never heard of a dog "breeding" to death. Do a little research. Bones like you're referring to are only brittle when they are cooked and have the moisture removed from them. When they are raw, they are no more a choking hazard then kibble bits.

[suckittomcat]

I don't see the advantage of feeding raw as opposed to cooked meat. I do see unnecessary risk of Salmonella contamination to humans via the dog's mouth, feces, anal area and food bowl. All of these things have been documented to contain live Salmonella which can infect humans. There is also a risk of Campylobacter infection to both the dog and humans. Haven't seen anything about dogs becoming ill from Salmonella, however. This diet is risky, unnecessary and shown to be nutritionally deficient.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@suckittomcat - I haven't seen anything to show this diet to be nutritionally deficient & I'm not sure how'd you come to such a conclusion without knowing what exactly I feed my dog. Read one of the books by Tom Lonsdale (veterinary surgeon) if you want more info about raw feeding and it's benefits.I tend to avoid close contact with her anal area and feces so I'm not too concerned about contracting Salmonella poisoning that way. I'm sure wild dogs made little campfires to cook their food...

[ThatsMyBully]

@suckittomcat Wow,another internet genius..dogs are wolves and will eat as such. Read a book every now and then.

[btpuppy]

Dog's ribs are showing and she has no fat covering her - raw food not doing much for her condition

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@btpuppy - This is the very first chicken she ate; it was, in fact, the kibble that wasn't doing much for her condition. Watch a more recent video, you'll see she's getting along fine.

[arizonakia]

nice pit bull, im glad you adopted. 

[inbarshema]

Holy Crap! Nice to see a super healthy dog! Look at those muscles!

[MsAmber626]

Lol don't know why you filmed it, so gross but soooo cute :) I would love one of my own, she is beautiful :)

[officer610]

you shouldnt feed her raw chicken beef is better dogs can get salmonella to and the bones from chicken splinter even when in raw form

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@officer610 unfortunately beef costs at least 3x as much as chicken so I simply can't afford to feed her only red meat. The only cases of salmonella poisoning I can find are related to feeding commercial dog food (kibble) & I haven't had a single incident in more than two years of feeding several dogs this way, but definitely appreciate your concern - do what you think is best for your dog!

[PeanutButterGtr]

@officer610 Also, it is nearly impossible for dogs to get any type of food poisoning due to their short digestive tracts.

[otispitbull]

she's a cutie!

[sugajarr]

making me hungry :(

[dms5805]

Now I got me some pork skins, eating it, and watching this right now lol

[dashizzle1985]

why is his tail down? he should be happy he got his chicken !

I have two cats who eat science diet kibble and canned food. How ever my second cat who is about 3-4 months old barely eats anything. Any suggestions on what I should give the little guy?

[flutterbycakes217]

love watching dogs eat meat. It's so satisfying.

[MrFriggoff]

Do all meats need to be frozen and thawed before fed,or can i feed fresh butchers cut.Icant find an answer to this question on any site or you tube.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@MrFriggoff *I'm not responsible for anything that may or may not happen* but I feed red meat straight from the market to my girl all the time... it's usually special when I'm getting real beef, so it doesn't go in the freezer, it goes straight in her mouth. I always freeze pork & fish though. I highly recommend the "Raw Feeding for dogs and cats!" group on Yahoo, lots of great people on there that feed raw and know a lot more than I do - it's how I learned!

[HopesCharm]

@m0t0k0kusanagi I think i'll join that. My cat is beginning raw and i'd like her be be on it fully or maybe with canned mixed with raw.

[marcusishardcore]

@MrFriggoff My breeder doesn't feed her pup dogo argentino's frozen just because they can't chew it but she feeds her big males raw 1.5lbs semi frozen horse meat

[bent540]

@MrFriggoff i give my dog raw meat and bone. i have some vids too. sometimes i also give her frozen meat, she likes that, especially when its hot.

never give your dog cooked bones. then have to be raw.

[MrFriggoff]

Your dog is my dogs twin,planing on going raw food.Id like to know what else do you feed her?

[ben7551]

I got to try this... normally my pits eat fried rice with corned beef and eggs.

[mpanzer6]

She went from being a skinny abused pup, to a beautiful healthy Pittie

[mario712145]

WOW I've never seen such a muscular looking pitbull before in my life! Congratulations on the nice dog it looks really healthy and well maintained, I guess these are the benefits of eating raw dog food and exercising :)

[piepeace]

Great muscle tone. How do you exercise her?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@piepeace nothing special, just good genetics I guess. She plays fetch, pulls rope/tires, runs around like a wild animal and goes for walks... that's about it!

[piepeace]

Great muscle tone. How do you exercise her?

[PeanutButterGtr]

This dog is RIPPED!!!

[apbtdobe]

That's a good looking hound, do you know how she's bred?

[iamgooberz]

Beautiful Dog!

[totally8bit]

dogs are friggin disgusting. Actually all carnivore animals, they freak me out.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@totally8bit so why would you go on youtube and look for videos of dogs eating raw meat? Do you enjoy being disgusted? There is always goatse.bz if you like being disgusted...

[totally8bit]

@m0t0k0kusanagi

I regret clicking on it if you must know

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@totally8bit I'm just surprised you found it - I know it's not that popular so I doubt it would show up on the youtube home page... I'd suggest eye bleach dot com to scrub the image of raw chicken from your brain

[totally8bit]

@m0t0k0kusanagi

was on the related list

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@totally8bit well I do apologize for your trauma... hopefully Youtube protects you from watching additional disgusting dog videos ;)

[totally8bit]

@m0t0k0kusanagi trauma is a big word isn't it? I don't think I gave that impression

[Shisanba]

Dats one muscular dog ya got dar sir.

[TheImDorkable]

Try feeding her a grain and corn free kibble, shes prolly allergic to that

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@TheImDorkable Been there, done that - didn't help. I was paying $60 a bag (25Lbs) for grain free "natural" dog food with no positive results, until I realized that commercial dog food is completely unnatural and started feeding real food.

[maharley27]

Just look at how pretty she is ! I feed my lil dog raw when i can afford it. He loves it!!! :D

[jangelo02]

Notice every video on Youtube of a dog eating raw is an extremely healthy looking dog.

[mykylc]

Devouring those uncooked bones and all...nice!!!!! Beautiful muscles, beautiful coat, beautiful eyes...

[DannyLrides]

Nom nom nom

[WWEFREAK372]

i like this

hwo old is Yuki now

[Kmhmu]

U got a beautiful pit bro!! How did u get the pit so muscle up?! I got a 2 1/2 month old now. Any advice? Thanks!

[candidomoreno666]

nice dog man nothing but muscle a true example of an APBT

[neomuttley]

Stupid question: Aren't the small broken bones dangerous for her (choke hazard)?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@neomuttley Cooked bones are dangerous, and I would not feed small, already broken bones (choking hazard) but feeding a whole chicken isn't anymore dangerous than feeding kibble (also a choking hazard). Generally if you are feeding as big or bigger than the dog's head, they will have a hard time choking on it. Bigger is better with raw food.

[neomuttley]

@m0t0k0kusanagi,

That was fast (reply). I meant the ribs & wing bones from her chewing. I love Pits, & she loks happy eating it. Enjoy her :-).

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@neomuttley Worst thing that's happened is she's bitten off more than she can chew and horks it back up for a second go. She's never choked on a rib or wing bone, but then again they always start attached to the chicken, as I don't feed wings by themselves.

[RompStompnBoogie]

:-D

[RompStompnBoogie]

The most inexpensive way to feed raw is to join a raw feeding co-op in your area and find a good wholesaler. Grab yourself a big upright or chest freezer from craigslist and buy in bulk! There are tons of resources available, just start googling!

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@RompStompnBoogie Good advice!

[MsHannelore]

How much of raw chicken per big dog. I have 5 dogs. Husky,pit,sheperd,heeler,etc.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@MsHannelore Just chicken will be too bony for dogs - you need to mix in red meat and organ meat as well. 10% edible bone, 10% organs, 80% meaty meat, 2-3% of your dog's ideal body weight per day, adjust as needed (if they are getting fat, feed less, etc).

[Sauce1977]

@m0t0k0kusanagi how much $ does this cost a week and do you ask the stores for the meat they pull from the shelf im interested in feeding raw

[wolf101085]

This is so awesome! And my pitbull/greyhound mix just started the Raw Diet this week.

[scottmercado]

is that chicken boiled or raw?

i want to start giving my 2 year old blue fawn some chicken carcas'

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@scottmercado RAW! Never, ever feed *cooked* chicken bones to your dog - cooked bones splinter and will cause damage. Raw chicken bones are soft and easily digested by your *carnivore* - they were designed to eat meat raw!

[scottmercado]

@m0t0k0kusanagi

cool, what exercises do u have ur bully do? he looks lean

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@scottmercado I can't really exercise her much, as her back is messed up bad from being hit by a truck. I still play fetch and let her run the yard... she used to pull things and jump fences for exercise as well.

[scottmercado]

@m0t0k0kusanagi

holy shit, thank god shes hes ok. any damaged bones? (hope not).

how recent?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@scottmercado Had to amputate her front left leg, but she still gets around real well... she just can't play too hard, jump off things or run down stairs anymore. She was hit July 2009, lost the leg about 2 months later; truck tore the nerve cluster going to her leg and she never regained use of it so we had to amputate.

[scottmercado]

@m0t0k0kusanagi

good god,

good luck & God bless.

(there like family members, for real)

[scottmercado]

@m0t0k0kusanagi

cool, what exercises do u have ur bully do? looks lean

[scottmercado]

im interested in giving my 2 year old blue fawn a chicken, but im concerned about the bones splintering. do u have any recommendations on how u prepare the chicken? i know ur suppose to freeze it for 72 hours before giving it to them so it will be almost germ free. but do u boil it? or just give it to them raw?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@scottmercado Commercially purchased (grocery store) chicken should be fine w/o freezing - it's human grade so hopefully no parasites. If you are catching wild animals to feed, I would definitely freeze for a few *weeks* before feeding. Dogs basically have hydrocholoric acid in their stomachs, & a short digestive track - salmonella doesn't really have time to setup shop before the meal is digested & given back to nature.

[MishalMooreLover]

Is she a rescued dog? Her tail is between her legs and I thought that she might be shy or something...

I'm glad she liked her meal!

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@MishalMooreLover She is a rescue from the shelter - badly abused, scars on her face and afraid of everything when I got her. She's such a sweet dog, so it's been a real treat to see her slowly come out of her shell...

[MishalMooreLover]

@m0t0k0kusanagi I am very happy for both of you :)

[accord21]

how did you get this dog so muscular? what kind of excercises does she do?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@accord21 - this is what a dog that doesn't eat filler looks like; she's just trim, no special excercise. I try to walk her daily (usually isn't that often), play fetch and feed her well.

[Adam19822000]

Now that looks good

[Kristin3030]

I feed my GSD, Trudy, raw meat. Raw food is the most biologically appropriate diet for dogs. She gets 80% meat, 10% bone, 5% liver, and 5% other organs. 50% of her diet is red meat, the other 50% consists of white meat and fish. Dogs do not need any plant matter in their diet and do better without it. Feedin a prey model raw diet to your dog is the best thing you can do for them.

[dolphinsfan1990]

dats a skinny dog and what u gonna do when he chokes dumbass

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@dolphinsfan1990 She was damn skinny when I got her, & allergic to kibble, which wasn't helping her weight; you should see how great she looks now, as this was one of the first chickens she ever ate.

I've been feeding whole raw chicken, duck, turkey, pork ribs, beef ribs, pork shoulder, whole fish and of course organs - liver, kidney, uterus, etc - for more than a year now & she's never even gagged. I *have* seen dogs choke to death from inhaling kibble too fast... pick your poison.

[boxfan88]

@m0t0k0kusanagi ive been feedin my pit raw chicken everday for 2 years and hes never choked. i have a question tho my dog looses alot of fur does urs? i dont know if its because of the chicken tho? he looks great hes healthy and very strong the only thing is he losses lots of fur. i mean he has no bald spots tho

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@boxfan88 Chicken alone won't provide enough Omega3 for your dog, or meat really - they are ~30% bone, you want more like 10%, so balance with other foods over time, and make sure you are giving organ meat (5% liver, 5% other organ is usually the quoted guideline). I use fresh fish or a good Omega 3 fish body oil with enough DHA & EPA to supplement and it makes her skin and coat look great, helps with the shedding.

If you feed raw, please try to ensure your dog gets more than just chicken =)

[osterh28]

Yes, try feeding a whole raw trout, mackeral, or other fish once a week. Gutted is ok. My dog eats a raw trout, and sometimes salmon fillet with skin once per week. Also use things like oxtail (either big or really small pcs so no choking), lamb shanks or parts, beef ribs or short ribs, etc.

[feliciaangel13]

@boxfan88 you still have to feed dog food and with the dog food mix in a raw egg and it helps shedding and makes their coat shiny

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

@feliciaangel13 - I would *really* recommend *against* feeding both raw food and kibble at the same time; they digest at different rates and kibble sits in the dog's intestines too long. Pick raw OR kibble, but mixing both is generally not a good idea. Eggs good, raw meat good, organ meat good, edible bone good, kibble bad.

[Valerie5421]

@dolphinsfan1990

What a sad, misinformed fool you are.

[jokermpr]

u can tell dog is very healthy by its muscles, other male pits look like female pits

[popper504]

the only way to feed! BTW beautiful dog!

[FroopieLoopies]

Thats the best thing for all dogs! All commercial dog foods are killing our dogs. We ALL should be feeding in this manner. It will resolve order, tooth decay (chewing the bones will clean your dogs teeth), it will diminish degenerative diseases, lessen vet bills (vets will tell you not to feed in this manner because most of them are money hungry idiots who know nothing) also it will develop your dogs jaw and neck muscles.

[chelsea00133]

Beautiful dog =)

[TMazing2]

such a beautiful dog!

[luloops]

This is so good for their teeth. My dog's teeth were a mess until I started giving them RMB's. Gorgeous Pittie btw

[bighintbasement1]

Cool pitbull

[427ystrim]

What a great looking dog!!!!

[Lessa075]

Great!

[jonblood]

what a great owner this dog has, knowing what to feed him. B.A.R.F. bones & raw food. great looking dog. solid muscled girl

[Mslittlejoeyy]

I have and still am teaching myself about the appropriate raw feeding(s) for my pit bull as well, I gave her two chicken leg(s) today with a raw egg. Where exactly do you obtain your products from? and aside from chicken what would you recommend?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

I get all my dog food at the grocery store when I am shopping for myself. The menu is usually made up of sale items and a few treats - whole chickens, pork roast, london broil, beef chuck roast, beef liver, beef heart, chicken feet, the occasional fish, pork uterus, chicken gizzards, pork spare ribs, etc. Check out the links under the video info for more on raw feeding.

[foresthillkennel]

this is not whole chicken. In nature looks diferent:). I feed sometimes my dogs givin them whole chicken with feathers and bowels,good for coction etc.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

Lol, ok you got me, it's not quite whole - it's as close to whole as I can easily get however :D

The Asian market leaves the head and feet intact, but I think I'd have to order online or raise my own to get a bird with the feathers still on it!

[rnlpeska]

Gorgeous dog!! We are just learning about all the benefits of raw feeding and can already see a positive difference in our big boy. Definitely gonna stick with it if your dog represents the typical results!

[Newbpwng]

"Domestic dogs and cats are carnivores. Feeding them the appropriate carnivore diet represents the single most important contribution to their welfare."

thats a bullshit statement dogs are omnivores and can survive purly on vegetable/plant diet they do thrive on meat diet.

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

Hahahaha - I'm sure your Ph.D lets you conclusively decide dogs are omnivores.

Dr. David L. Mech & Dr. Tom Lonsdale know nothing right? Dr. Mech is only the world's foremost expert on wolves and Dr. Lonsdale is just a veterinary surgeon, so I'm sure they wouldn't know what they are talking about.

Damn glad I'm not one of your dogs...

[Newbpwng]

@m0t0k0kusanagi wow youre a dumbass then, there ar ppl who feed their dogs purly vegetarian diet and they dont die so gtfo with youre dumbass response

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

You call me a dumb-ass & yet you fail to grasp any of the points being made here - no one is saying a vegetarian diet will kill a dog. Dogs are carnivores, not obligate carnivores, as well as opportunists & can live on a diet of most anything. This doesn't change the fact that their natural diet of meat, bones & organs is best for them. You could probably survive on cornflakes for the rest of your life, but it's hardly optimal. Feed however you like.

P.S.Your dumb-ass response speaks for itself.

[nikomkvli171]

@Newbpwng haha you got owned. m0t0 is 110% right.

[wackoguywatch]

make a flirt pole,,,omg what a workout they get in only minutes...just dont overwork them with the flirtpole,,,do a search and youll see it...saves me so much time exercising my pit...dont forget the red meat and egg shells every now and then. good job

[jiawang0510]

Hi m0t0k0kusanagi, I just want to say how beautiful your pitty is. How long have you been feeding your pitbull like this? Because she is sooo muscular and fit! Wow! You never see that in a kibble fed dog. I have a 5 lb chihuahua that I have been feeding raw. She is pretty fit for her breed but it comes nothing close to how muscular your girl is. Good job on feeding her appropriate food!

[DeeJayDeNaLi1]

fix that eyeful suspicion bro - thats a trust issue dude - hold her food for 10 minutes make her sit 15 feet away - then set it down making sure shes still sitting- then make her wait another 10 minutes - then call her over and make her smell it - then make her sit again and wait for 5 minutes then give it to her only if she comes at it slowly - everyday do this - shell stop looking at people with the untrust worthy stare of death ! lolol ! if she yawns threw the process it means shes learning

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

She's a rescue from the shelter, was definitely badly abused and definitely has trust issues, but we are working on it. She's doing much better since this was taken but I appreciate the advice man - I've never worked with a rescue before her, so guidance is good!

[nodittohead]

be wary of certain bones like deer, because it splinters. beef, chicken. turkey,fish,canned and raw, lamb.antelope, buffalo all these are excellent. I also give mine whole body canned fish mackeral,sardines( great for pregnant females) but not in oil as they use the cheap stuff. most come in spring water nowadays. orgns are good too. gizzards,heart,liver YUM!!

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

I avoid dense bones from large ungulates - sometimes I'll throw down a slab of ribs but she just cleans them off, never eats 'em.

Whole duck, chicken, and fish are on the menu, as well as beef & pork cuts. She loves her some organs too - pork & beef hearts, gizzards, livers, pork uterus, kidney, all sorts of stuff I won't touch ;D

[nikomkvli171]

@m0t0k0kusanagi I just wanted to say that heart and gizzards are considered muscle meat, not organs. Take that into consideration when you are feeding organs.

[nodittohead]

my kids get raw all the time too but I have read that pork fat is just too dense for them to digest. they get plenty of variety with all the hunters where I live but if you have to purchase your food for them try talking to your local meat people in the grocery stores and health food stores. they throw away a lot of scrap and may be willing to give it away or sell cheap. If like me you live in an area with lots of hunting, dont be shy about approaching the butchers. most will give it to you

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

Thanks for the tip - and for watching!

[iheartbassets3]

:)) My pups love their raw too!

[saprater25]

The muscularture on your girl is beautiful. Do you do any training with pulling, etc...?

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

Thanks! I try to take her for walks everyday and let her play tug-o-war with the other pit that lives with her, but no special training otherwise. She was pretty fit but waaay underweight when I rescued her from the shelter - the raw diet has gotten her back to her ideal weight, and she has *tons* of energy to boot.

[DeeJayDeNaLi1]

walks are for bonding and behavior control but if your dog is very respectful and loyal to you 2 begin with then you dont have to walk yourself miles for the dog to get exercise - get a tennis ball and throw it 50 times up & down inclines in cooler weather & they'll get twice the muscle & twice the work out - then when they calm down later on - give em cleaned warmed pure chicken with fish oil over it 2 repair there muscles and joints - the protien will also blow their muscles up perfuciously !!

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

A week or two after this video, I actually started working her hard with a tennis ball daily for several weeks (she loved it!) and she was getting big - 50lbs, and *very* little fat!

Sadly, while I was away she got loose from my yard, was missing for 4 days and hit by a truck before I found her.

I'm going to have to amputate her left front leg unfortunately, but 3 1/2 weeks after the accident, she is playing fetch again, on three legs!

[19400501]

Ah ah! Pork price low now? Be careful for the quality...!

[19400501]

Let him enjoy some rabbit now!

[m0t0k0kusanagi]

She'll definitely be getting some rabbit once I can budget it! She's new to the Raw diet too, so I don't want to introduce too much variety too fast - she's just started eating beef, and pork will be making it's way into her diet very soon (great sales right now - go swine flu!)