This menu is an example guide. Portions should be adjusted based on your dog's weight, stool consistency, and activity level.
Raw Feeding Menu
WEEK 1–2
Start With Chicken Only
Chicken is used first because it is easy to digest and helps the dog's stomach adjust to raw food.
MONDAY
Chicken Leg Quarters
Remove the chicken skin. Cut the skin in half and hand-feed the pieces so the dog does not balk at the new texture.
TUESDAY
Chicken Thighs with a Chicken Leg Quarter
WEDNESDAY
Miscut Chicken Breasts
THURSDAY
Chicken Thighs with Miscut Chicken Breast
FRIDAY
Chicken Thighs with a Chicken Leg Quarter
SATURDAY
Miscut Chicken Breasts
SUNDAY
Chicken Leg Quarters
What to Expect During the First Two Weeks
During the first couple weeks of raw feeding, it is normal to see changes in stool consistency as the digestive system adjusts.
Stool may become:
• firmer due to the natural bone content
• smaller than kibble-fed stools
• lighter in color
These changes are normal when transitioning to a species-appropriate raw diet.
If stool becomes very dry or crumbly, slightly reduce bone content.
If stool becomes too soft, increase bone slightly.
Do not rush introducing new proteins during this adjustment period.
WEEK 3–4
Begin Introducing Boneless Meat
Continue feeding bone-in chicken while slowly introducing boneless beef.
MONDAY
Complete meal of Chicken Thighs
TUESDAY
Small meatball of BRB Breeders Choice with Miscut Chicken Breasts
Start very small when introducing beef.
WEDNESDAY
1/3 meal BRB Breeders Choice
2/3 meal Chicken Leg Quarters
Watch stools closely and adjust bone content as needed.
THURSDAY
1/2 meal BRB Breeders Choice
1/2 meal Chicken Miscuts
Adjust bone as needed.
Every dog is different in their bone requirements.
• If stool becomes loose – add more bone
• If stool becomes dry or crumbly – add more boneless meat (Breeders Choice)
FRIDAY
BRB Breeders Choice and Chicken Thighs (50/50)
SATURDAY
BRB Breeders Choice and Chicken Miscuts
SUNDAY
Chicken Leg Quarters meal with a very small piece of liver
(Any type of liver is acceptable.)
Monitor Your Dog’s Stool
Learning to read your dog's stool is one of the most important skills when feeding a raw diet.
• Dry, crumbly stool = too much bone
• Loose stool = not enough bone
• Well-formed stool = balanced meal
Adjust bone and boneless meats accordingly.
Keep a Simple Feeding Log
During the first few weeks of raw feeding, it is helpful to write down what you feed each day.
Keeping a simple log allows you to quickly see patterns if a problem arises.
For example, if stools suddenly change you can easily look back and see:
• what protein was fed
• how much bone was included
• when a new protein or organ meat was introduced
This makes adjusting the diet much easier and much faster.
Even experienced raw feeders often keep notes when introducing new proteins.
WEEK 5-6
Begin Protein Rotation
At this stage the dog should be comfortable eating raw chicken and small amounts of beef.
You can now begin slowly rotating additional proteins.
MONDAY
2/3 BRB Breeders Choice and 1/3 Pork Riblets
TUESDAY
2/3 BRB Breeders Choice and 1/3 Chicken Miscuts
WEDNESDAY
BRB Turkey with a medium portion of liver
THURSDAY
2/3 BRB Breeders Choice and 1/3 Pork Riblets
(Only a few riblets are needed for bone.)
FRIDAY
BRB Natural Mix
(It already contains bone in the proper ratio. Adjust portions based on your dog.)
SATURDAY
2/3 Chicken Thighs and 1/3 Pork Riblets with a medium piece of liver
SUNDAY
2/3 BRB Natural Mix and 1/3 BRB Turkey
Adjust bone as needed for your dog.
WEEK 7–8
MONDAY
2/3 BRB Breeders Choice and 1/3 bone-in protein
TUESDAY
1/2 Pork Trim and 1/2 bone-in protein
WEDNESDAY
Chicken Leg Quarters or Chicken Miscuts with a portion size of liver
THURSDAY
2/3 BRB Breeders Choice and 1/3 bone-in protein
FRIDAY
Chicken Leg Quarters with a portion size of liver
SATURDAY
Pork Riblets with a portion size of liver
SUNDAY
2/3 BRB Breeders Choice or 2/3 Pork Trim with 1/3 Pork Riblets
Adjust bone content based on your dog’s needs.
Understanding Bone and Organ Balance
By Weeks 7–8 your dog should be comfortable eating several proteins and small amounts of organ meats.
You will notice that some meals contain more bone, while others contain more boneless meat or organs. This is intentional.
Bone firms the stool, while organs such as liver can loosen stool because of their rich blood content.
Pairing organ meals with foods that contain more bone helps keep stool balanced.
As you continue feeding raw, you will learn to watch your dog’s stool and adjust bone content accordingly.
Every dog is different. Learning to make these small adjustments is part of becoming a confident raw feeder.
After Week 8
You can continue using the Week 7–8 rotation as your regular monthly feeding schedule.
At this stage you can also introduce additional proteins such as:
• Pig Snouts
• Pig Feet
• Pork Butts
• Beef Heart
• BRB Quail
• Rabbit
• Venison
• Chicken Feet
• Duck
If your dog is not eating many iodine-rich proteins, add very small amounts of Kelp Powder to the diet 2 times a week.
Liver is non-negotiable and should be fed weekly.
Following this menu, many owners are able to feed their carnivores for approximately $2.00 or less, per pound.
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