Afy Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Wierd question, but I need to buy large quantities of meat at the lowest rate. I do know that this might not be the most appropriate forum for this, but you never know until you try. Essentially I am willing to buy half a cow at a time, or half a pig. I do need this to feed my dogs, so it doesnt matter if the meat is not certified for human consumption. Though human consumption certification would help, since that way I could eat it as well... Thank you in advance for ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think horsemeat might be the cheapest option, I understand that old ponies are plentiful and available cheaply but I don't know how you would go about getting them slaughtered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 [quote user="Afy"]Wierd question, but I need to buy large quantities of meat at the lowest rate. I do know that this might not be the most appropriate forum for this, but you never know until you try. Essentially I am willing to buy half a cow at a time, or half a pig. Ido need this to feed my dogs, so it doesnt matter if the meat is notcertified for human consumption. Though human consumption certificationwould help, since that way I could eat it as well... Thank you in advance for ideas...[/quote]Try contacting your local slaughterhouse (abattoir in French). They'll know who's slaughtering what and for what purpose.Failing that, come to an arrangement with a local farmer, they often split carcasses for a good price. Just tell them what and how much you you need.Your local butcher might be a good starting point too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 [quote user="viva"]I think horsemeat might be the cheapest option, I understand that old ponies are plentiful and available cheaply but I don't know how you would go about getting them slaughtered.[/quote]VIVA !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I'm sorry Christine , didn't mean to upset you.[U][G][:'(][:$] I wouldn't have suggested this in the UK but they do munch horses here and really thought it would solve his doggy problem.I shall go an stand in the corner; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 You may be able to buy cheaper direct from the abbatoir, our local one has a boucherie attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Yes Viva, I got the Penguin out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afy Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Horse is not an option. I dont feed my doggies anything I wouldnt eat. I do appreciate the suggestion, however horses are for riding not eating...IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 [quote user="Afy"]Horse is not an option. I dont feed my doggies anything I wouldnt eat. I do appreciate the suggestion, however horses are for riding not eating...IMHO[/quote]I would be careful then if you are eating meat not fit for human consumption as stated in your first post.[+o(]. You might have to scoop the poop a bit more than you think [;)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afy Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 True... being certified as fit for human consumption and actually being fit for human consumption are not quite the same thing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Doubtless in common with others our local Leclerc etc all have a small section of the counter devoted to meat for animals. Having no need I have never looked closely to see origin, type etc but just wonder whether it is specially bought in or has had to be condemned as unfit for us to eat ?BTW I am very confused as to why most people will happily eat piglet, bunny, chick, lamb, calf etc but proclaim horror at the suggestion of eating kitten, puppy or foal.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afy Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 [quote user="Iceni"]BTW I am very confused as to why most people will happily eat piglet, bunny, chick, lamb, calf etc but proclaim horror at the suggestion of eating kitten, puppy or foal.[/quote]Lol I presume you're veggie.... BTW the stuff sold for animals in Lclerec is rubbish. Bones mostly and fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 [quote user="Iceni"]Doubtless in common with others our local Leclerc etc all have a small section of the counter devoted to meat for animals. Having no need I have never looked closely to see origin, type etc but just wonder whether it is specially bought in or has had to be condemned as unfit for us to eat ?[/quote]Most of the time it seems to be lung and other bits of offal which are unacceptable even to the French palate. I suspect the reason you don't see this in the UK is that it ends up in hamburgers and sausages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 There are also breeds of horse bred in France for meat just like other cattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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