Our Story

 

People often ask me, “How did you end up building a bully stick factory in Kenya?” The answer is a long one—and it keeps evolving—but here’s the short(ish) version:

 As a proud dad of two energetic puppies, Laney and Cleo, I was always on the hunt for chews that would keep them occupied for more than a few minutes. Eventually, I discovered bully sticks, and while they worked wonders for keeping my pups happy and busy, I quickly ran into two big problems.

First, once Laney and Cleo chewed their bully sticks down to the last inch, they’d swallow the leftover piece whole. It was terrifying—every single time. A few hours later, they’d puke it back up, and I knew this wasn’t safe for them.

Second, bully sticks are insanely expensive! I couldn’t believe how a single stick at the pet store could cost $10 or more. There had to be a better way.

As a U.S. Army veteran transitioning to civilian life with a background in engineering, I thought, Why not try to solve this problem myself? I got to work designing a solution to make bully sticks safer, and that’s how the Bully Bone was born—a holder that guarantees the stick stays secure and prevents pups from swallowing the last piece.

But solving the cost issue was trickier. I spent years sourcing bully sticks from suppliers around the world, but the challenges never seemed to end.  From inconsistent quality to having
$30,000 stolen from a supplier, I knew I needed a better solution.


That’s when I decided to build my own bully stick factory, partnering with Solomon, an honest and hardworking colleague I had worked with before. Together, we chose Nairobi, Kenya, as the ideal location. Not only are raw materials like fresh pizzle affordable, but the proximity to local slaughterhouses ensures consistent, high-quality products.

In April 2024, I flew to Nairobi for the first time, and since then, I’ve spent months on the ground overseeing the factory’s development. Despite challenges I didn’t expect,

by August, we perfected our process and created a product I’m truly proud of. Owning and designing the factory has allowed me to ensure that every single shipment is fresh, safe, and of the highest quality.

Now, as demand grows, my personal brand, Mighty Chewz, is just the beginning. Our factory is expanding, and I’m excited to start offering wholesale products as well. I am always trying to innovate new ways to make bully sticks (as seen on our brand new ring/ spring rack)

 If you’ve made it this far, thank you for supporting my journey! If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to share a photo of your pup with their Bully Bone, I’d love to hear from you.

Happy Chewing,
Josh
Owner & Founder