April’s category is edible crafts. When I think of an edible craft, I think of sweets. I really did not want something sweet in my house. It is only myself and my husband. We both work from home. The opportunity to give any sweets away is slim. I already make chicken jerky for my pups, so I looked for a recipe to make a different treat for them.
A couple of year ago there was a scare with some of the imported dog treats. There is less regulations when it comes to pet food than is for people food. So I started making my own chicken jerky for my pups. So for April, I decided to make a different treat. I got so into making the treats I forgot to take pictures.
First came the research. There are tons of recipes available. Choosing one was difficult. If your pet has allergies, you can alter recipes according to the specific allergy. This is the recipe I settled on http://bakeatmidnite.com/pumpkin-oat-dog-biscuits/. I did add dried parsley flakes. Parsley is good for bad breath.
I didn’t make them any special shape. The pups don’t care. They love them. I brought the new treats on a hike. Maggie ate through the bag to get at them. So I would say they are a hit.
The chicken jerky is easy to make. The hardest part is slicing the chicken up. These are good for hiking as the pups need protein while hiking.
Chicken jerky for pups
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- 1 chicken breast
- Olive oil
- Dried parsley
Set the oven on warm – 200°
Oil a sheet of aluminum foil. I just pour a bit of oil on the foil then spread it around with a paper towel. You don’t need a lot of oil. Just enough to grease the foil so the chicken won’t stick. It still sticks a little, but it helps.
Slice the chicken into ¼ thick pieces and place them on the foil in a single layer. They don’t need a lot of space between the pieces but they should not touch. Sprinkle with the parsley. I sprinkle generously.
Place is the oven. This is the tricky part. It may be helpful to use a cookie sheet to transfer the chicken laden foil to the oven. Bake for 6 – 8 hours, or until dry and crispy. Turning once half way through.
I store them in a zip bag in the refrigerator. I don’t know how long they will keep. Because they don’t last long in my house.
Follow me on Instagram to see pictures of my pups hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Let me know if you try a treat recipe and how your pup liked it.
C