Whole chicken 500-600g

Whole chicken weighing 500-600g is a complete, biologically appropriate food designed for dogs and cats, as well as an ideal feeder option for large snakes. This product consists of a whole chicken, including feathers, skin, bones, meat, and internal organs. In this form, the chicken provides all essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, fats, calcium, and trace elements, making it an excellent choice for our feeder shop customers who wish to introduce elements of natural feeding into their pets' diets according to the principles of whole prey.

The natural role of chickens in the diet of predators

In nature, chickens and similarly sized birds are an important part of the diet for many predatory species. In the wild, they are consumed by mammals, birds of prey, and reptiles alike.

Cats (both wild and domestic) often instinctively hunt birds, which in their natural environment serve as a valuable source of protein, fats, and trace elements. Foxes, known for preying on both farmed and wild birds, and canids (e.g., coyotes, wolves) also hunt medium-sized birds such as chickens and pheasants.

Birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, regularly hunt medium and large birds like chickens. Sparrowhawks and falcons also prey on birds of varying sizes, including young chickens.

In the wild, birds, including chickens, are a regular part of the diet of larger snakes (e.g., pythons and boas). A whole chicken carcass perfectly replicates a snake's natural prey, providing these reptiles with valuable protein, fats, and calcium from the bones.

Why introduce whole chickens into a dog’s whole prey diet?

The whole prey diet, although primarily associated with cats, is increasingly used as an alternative to traditional dog food. Whole chickens in such a diet, thanks to their inclusion of bones, meat, skin, feathers, and internal organs, offer a full spectrum of nutrients, including high-quality protein, fats, calcium derived from the bones, and taurine found in the internal organs. Feeding whole chickens allows dogs on a whole prey diet to satisfy their natural hunting instincts, while chewing on bones and skin supports dental and gum health. A whole chicken mimics the natural meal of a predator, eliminating the need for supplementation, and is also a single-ingredient meal suitable for pets with food allergies to artificial additives and preservatives.

How to serve chicken as whole prey?

The 500-600g chicken, like other products from our whole prey Raw PetFood store, is shipped to customers in insulated packaging with dry ice. Upon receiving the feeder shipment, the products should be immediately placed in a freezer, and thawed before feeding – preferably in a refrigerator or in a sealed bag submerged in warm water. Do not use a microwave, oven, or boiling water to thaw, as this could compromise the structure of the food.

The chicken can be served whole for larger dogs or in portions for smaller dogs or cats. For snakes and other reptiles, it is best to serve the carcass whole to replicate their natural feeding habits.

Average analytical composition:

Ash 3.18%
Fat 26-34%
Protein 42-56%
Ca:P 1.4:1.0

***Deep-frozen product***