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debbiect · 04-09-2007, 07:58 AM

I tried home cooking for my Sparky for several weeks, and didn't have much luck. He seems to be so finicky, he would pick and choose certain things he would eat from the meal. I would fix boiled or baked chicken, steamed mixed veggies, and brown rice. He began to just pick out the chicken. I went this weekend with the intent of buying a cookbook that I had seen recommended here, and in reading several books at the bookstore (I never found the one mentioned, but I did see several others) I found out that it is a very serious thing to weigh in cooking for your baby. You have to make sure they get all the nutrients and vitamins they need, and sometimes it's hard if they are picky eaters. I read about some health issues that come into play, and how it's recommended to buy a GOOD quality food for them and to maybe supplement with healthful treats of veggies, lean meats, and occasional fruits, yogurt and cottage cheese. I'm not telling you what to do either way, because I would like to be able to home-cook for my baby, if I were 100% sure he was getting everything he needed nutrionally each day. And with the way he picks and chooses, I can't. I have tried getting him to eat several different kinds of food, and I think I've found something that works. He's eating 1/4 cup of canned Merrick's (I've tried several different flavors and so far he likes them all) mixed with a little baked chicken and occasionally a pinch of grated mild cheddar cheese, or apple pieces, or 1/2 microwave scrambled egg. He gets that twice a day, and I keep a small bowl of dry Merrick's kibbles down for the occasional crunch or two. I may be switching to Canidae chicken and rice (he seemed to love that when he tried is during a "bratty" stage). Lunchtime he gets a little cottage cheese, or yogurt, or some other healthy snack. If you really want to cook for your baby, please read up ALOT about it so that you know what you're getting into. And you check with Yorkiedaze, as she homecooks and seems knowledgable about it.
Whatever you decide to do.....cater it to your own baby. Do what you feel is best for yours, and what you feel most secure in doing. Best of luck!

04-09-2007, 07:58 AM	#2
debbiect Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 107	I tried home cooking for my Sparky for several weeks, and didn't have much luck. He seems to be so finicky, he would pick and choose certain things he would eat from the meal. I would fix boiled or baked chicken, steamed mixed veggies, and brown rice. He began to just pick out the chicken. I went this weekend with the intent of buying a cookbook that I had seen recommended here, and in reading several books at the bookstore (I never found the one mentioned, but I did see several others) I found out that it is a very serious thing to weigh in cooking for your baby. You have to make sure they get all the nutrients and vitamins they need, and sometimes it's hard if they are picky eaters. I read about some health issues that come into play, and how it's recommended to buy a GOOD quality food for them and to maybe supplement with healthful treats of veggies, lean meats, and occasional fruits, yogurt and cottage cheese. I'm not telling you what to do either way, because I would like to be able to home-cook for my baby, if I were 100% sure he was getting everything he needed nutrionally each day. And with the way he picks and chooses, I can't. I have tried getting him to eat several different kinds of food, and I think I've found something that works. He's eating 1/4 cup of canned Merrick's (I've tried several different flavors and so far he likes them all) mixed with a little baked chicken and occasionally a pinch of grated mild cheddar cheese, or apple pieces, or 1/2 microwave scrambled egg. He gets that twice a day, and I keep a small bowl of dry Merrick's kibbles down for the occasional crunch or two. I may be switching to Canidae chicken and rice (he seemed to love that when he tried is during a "bratty" stage). Lunchtime he gets a little cottage cheese, or yogurt, or some other healthy snack. If you really want to cook for your baby, please read up ALOT about it so that you know what you're getting into. And you check with Yorkiedaze, as she homecooks and seems knowledgable about it. Whatever you decide to do.....cater it to your own baby. Do what you feel is best for yours, and what you feel most secure in doing. Best of luck!