Raw Chicken Grind for Dogs - 9 lb

Ground fresh from free-range, Minnesota-raised chicken — never a feedlot, never a factory farm, never given antibiotics or added hormones — this raw chicken grind delivers exactly what raw feeders look for: meat, bone, and organ in the ratio nature intended, with nothing else mixed in.

Each 9 lb box holds two 4.5 lb bags of 2 oz patties, portioned for easy daily feeding and simple to store, thaw, and serve. Raw Bistro grinds the chicken (including bone), chicken liver, and chicken heart in their own privately owned, NICS-certified organic facility in Cannon Falls, MN — no outside co-packers, no supplemented vitamin-mineral premix, no fillers of any kind.

Guaranteed analysis runs 17% crude protein (min) and 8% crude fat (min), with 0% crude fiber (max) and 69% moisture (max) — calorie content calculates to 1,446 kcal/kg, or about 82 kcal per 2 oz patty.

Thaw patties in the refrigerator and serve as the meat-bone-organ base of a raw diet, adjusting quantity to your dog's weight, activity level, and the rest of their ration. This grind is unsupplemented, so it's built to be part of a complete raw feeding plan rather than a stand-alone complete-and-balanced meal.

Well suited to prey-model and BARF-style raw feeders who want to control the full nutritional picture themselves. Keep frozen until ready to use; once thawed, refrigerate and use within a few days.

Ingredients: Chicken (Includes Bone), Chicken Liver, and Chicken Heart.

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Common Questions

How does free-range chicken like this compare nutritionally to conventional feedlot chicken?
Free-range birds that forage outdoors and eat a varied diet of insects, seeds, and greens typically produce meat with a more favorable omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, often in the 4:1 to 6:1 range, compared to 10:1 to 15:1 in conventionally raised, grain-only feedlot chicken. The difference comes from the fatty acid profile of what the bird actually eats: insects and forage naturally contain more omega-3s (ALA and some EPA) than the corn and soy that dominate feedlot rations. This chicken is also raised without antibiotics or added hormones, which conventional poultry operations frequently use to speed growth and manage the health pressures of high-density confinement. The guaranteed analysis here runs 17% protein and 8% fat minimum, which is in line with standard ground chicken but reflects a bird raised without the growth-promotion inputs common in feedlot production.

Why include chicken liver and heart instead of just muscle meat?
Liver and heart are nutrient-dense organs that muscle meat alone doesn't replicate. Chicken liver is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin A (retinol), B12, copper, and iron, all of which support red blood cell production and immune function. Chicken heart is a muscle organ rich in taurine and coenzyme Q10, an amino acid and cofactor pair linked to cardiac muscle function, since taurine deficiency has been specifically associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs on unbalanced diets. Including whole bone in the grind also supplies calcium and phosphorus in a bioavailable form, rather than as an isolated mineral powder. This is why raw feeders following a prey-model or BARF-style approach look for a meat-bone-organ ratio like this one instead of muscle meat sold on its own.

Does this grind fit a keto, paleo, or carnivore feeding approach?
Yes, on a macro basis it fits all three frameworks well. The guaranteed analysis shows 0% crude fiber and no added carbohydrate sources, with 17% protein and 8% fat minimum, so the caloric contribution comes entirely from protein and fat, consistent with ketogenic and carnivore-style ratios. At 1,446 kcal/kg, or 82 kcal per 2 oz patty, portioning is straightforward for calculating a specific fat-to-protein ratio if you're tracking macros closely. Because it contains no grain, starch, or plant-based filler, it also satisfies the core paleo principle of unprocessed, whole-animal ingredients. Keep in mind this is formulated and sold as a raw pet food product, so if you're adapting it for human consumption you'd want to source and handle it according to food safety guidelines for raw poultry, including proper cooking temperatures.

Can this replace beef or pork grind in a raw feeding rotation?
Yes, it's a direct swap in terms of format, since it's ground to the same 2 oz patty size and packaged the same way, so you can rotate it into any recipe or feeding schedule built around a beef or pork base. Chicken grind runs leaner in some respects than beef chuck grinds but is comparable to pork in fat percentage, so if you're tracking a specific fat intake for a dog, check the guaranteed analysis of whatever you're rotating out, since chicken here runs 8% fat minimum versus beef grinds that often run higher. Because this product already includes bone and organ, it doesn't need supplementation with additional calcium sources the way a muscle-meat-only beef or pork grind would. Many raw feeders rotate protein sources specifically to introduce this kind of variation in fatty acid and micronutrient profile, so alternating this with a beef or pork grind is a common and reasonable practice.

What does the Certified Organic label actually verify here?
Certified Organic status means the birds were raised under USDA National Organic Program standards, which require organic feed free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, no antibiotics, no added growth hormones, and access to the outdoors, all verified through annual third-party inspection. This product is processed under NICS organic certification at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, meaning the grinding and packaging steps are also certified, not just the raising of the birds. Because there's no outside co-packer involved, the entire chain from farm to finished patty stays within one certified operation, which reduces the points where cross-contamination or ingredient substitution could occur. You can verify organic certification claims through the USDA's organic integrity database, which lists certified operations by name and certifying agent.

Is this grind a complete and balanced diet on its own?
No, this grind is intentionally unsupplemented, meaning it contains no added vitamin-mineral premix, so it's meant to serve as the meat-bone-organ foundation of a raw diet rather than a stand-alone complete meal. It's built for prey-model and BARF-style feeders who supplement independently with additional organs, produce, or targeted nutrients like fish oil or vitamin E to round out the full nutritional picture. If you're looking for an AAFCO complete-and-balanced product you'd need to pair this with other components or choose a formulated product labeled as such. The advantage of an unsupplemented base like this is that you retain full control over the rest of the diet, which matters if you're managing a specific health condition or feeding philosophy.

How much of this should I feed relative to my dog's weight?
There's no single fixed amount because it depends on your dog's weight, activity level, and what else makes up their overall ration, but a common raw feeding starting point is 2 to 3% of body weight per day in total food, adjusted up or down based on body condition. At 82 kcal per 2 oz patty, a 40-pound moderately active dog eating around 800 to 900 kcal per day from this grind alone would need roughly 10 patties, though in practice this grind is usually one component alongside other proteins and supplements rather than the entire ration. Since it's 0% fiber and unsupplemented, portion sizes should be planned as part of a broader weekly or daily raw feeding plan rather than fed as an isolated meal long term. Monitoring body condition score and adjusting quantity over the first few weeks is the most reliable way to dial in the right amount for your specific dog.