Elk and Deer Antler ChewsRocky Mountain ELK or several other deer species and are an annually renewable crop, providing an all-natural antler chew treat for your dog. Every year, deer drop their old hard antler and start growing new antlers (velvet antlers) each and every Spring. We collect the natural "drops" from farmed and wild animals, or gently and humanely harvest the hard antler off farmed deer in the Fall. Removing antlers from farmed deer minimizes the risk of injury as the bulls or bucks evolve into the aggressive annual rut or mating season. NO ANIMALS ARE EVER HARMED. In a farm situation, hard antlers left on males can be deadly weapons against predators, other males or even humans. We have chosen to specialize in American Elk as our major source species although we do use Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Whitetail Deer and Mule Deer antlers as well.All our antler chews are all-natural as they come from wild animals or from farmed animals that are never given any steroids, unnecessary antibiotics or other growth promoting chemicals. Natural dog Antler Chews are much longer lasting than rawhide or synthetic chew toys, even longer than raw bones. this is due to their high calcium content of these bone-like natural growths.Deer hard antler chew toys contain many of the best nutrients that your dog craves. A great natural source for calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc & manganese. All this in a compact, odorless and mess-free, all- natural dog chew form. Your dog will love em.Being hard antler exposed to the weather,antler chews are stronger than raw bones and are of a finer texture. Antler dog chews cut from real hard antler will not easily break, chip or splinter like cooked or raw bones might. Your dogs chewing action and the digestive action of the dogs own saliva slowly yields delicious morsels of antler for your dog to enjoy. Antler chewies are long lasting, tasty and safer for your dog! So its easier for you to reward your favorite pet. However always use caution when first offering your dog an antler treat. Supervise their activity so they do not attempt to swallow or break the antler. Always buy Antler Chews approximately proportionate to your dogs body size.Our antler chews for dogs are all natural products right off the animal. Every antler is different, hence each antler chew is different. That difference maybe why dogs find them irresistible. Our only processing on the whole antler is to power-wash with clean, natural mountain well water to remove excess dirt and miscellaneous organic material and then to cut the antler chew into manageable sizes. Additional antler cleaning may be necessary in your particular environment.Note: To get a reluctant pet started, lightly coat a portion of the first antler chew with meat juices (i.e. bacon fat) or peanut butter and serve up on a hard, cleanable floor or on grass.MINI - generally around 1/2 inch diameter and up to 2 inches long. (Recommend for dogs under 10 lbs)SMALL - generally around 1/2 - 1 inch diameter and up to +/- 4 to 6 inches longMEDIUM - approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and +/- 6 to 8 inches long. LARGE - approximately 1.25 to 1.75 inches in diameter and +/- 8 to 10 inches long.Sold in Eaches.