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Hi. I'm currently trying to work out the best way to feed my 5 cats a balanced raw diet. (They are currently eating 50% wet/50% Porta 21 Grain free dry, supplemented by the occasional raw treat, but I'd like to change to 100% raw, if possible.)
My main concern is ensuring they get their 10% calcium, as they refuse to eat the bones on the chicken wings I give them. I know chicken necks are better, but they are unobtainable where I live.)
I've heard that you can substitute ground eggshell instead of bone, and that this is a lot safer (no danger of splinters...)
Is this true?
If so, would I just add 10g of eggshells to 80g muscle meat & 10g offal to achieve a balanced diet? Or would 10g eggshell be too much, as it's a more concentrated source of calcium?
Would appreciate any advice from experienced raw feeders, as I'm terrified of doing the wrong thing for my cats.
My main concern is ensuring they get their 10% calcium, as they refuse to eat the bones on the chicken wings I give them. I know chicken necks are better, but they are unobtainable where I live.)
I've heard that you can substitute ground eggshell instead of bone, and that this is a lot safer (no danger of splinters...)
Is this true?
If so, would I just add 10g of eggshells to 80g muscle meat & 10g offal to achieve a balanced diet? Or would 10g eggshell be too much, as it's a more concentrated source of calcium?
Would appreciate any advice from experienced raw feeders, as I'm terrified of doing the wrong thing for my cats.