Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken
Ethically motivated owners who want full supply chain transparency and humane certification
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Orijen Original
Owners who want the absolute best ingredient quality regardless of cost
Orijen is widely considered the gold standard of commercial dog food. 85% animal ingredients, WholePrey ratios with organs and cartilage, zero recalls ever. The ingredient list reads like a butcher shop menu. The only real barriers are the ~$2.13/day price and the grain-free DCM concern.
Strengths
- Zero recalls in brand history — impeccable safety record alongside sister brand ACANA
- 85% animal ingredients from fresh/raw free-run chicken, turkey, and wild-caught fish
- WholePrey ratios include organs and cartilage — mimics natural ancestral diet
Limitations
- Most expensive option at ~$2.13/day — ultra-premium pricing
- Very high protein content (38%+) may be too rich for sedentary dogs
- Grain-free formula subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
When to Choose Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken
Ethically motivated owners who want full supply chain transparency and humane certification
Open Farm sets the industry standard for transparency — you can trace every ingredient back to its source on their website. Certified Humane, zero recalls, and genuinely premium ingredients. If you believe in voting with your wallet for ethical pet food practices, Open Farm is the clear choice.
Strengths
- Industry-leading transparency — every ingredient source is traceable and published online
- Certified Humane raised and handled with third-party animal welfare verification
- Zero recalls ever — perfect safety record since founding
Limitations
- Ultra-premium pricing at ~$2.05/day limits accessibility
- Smaller 22 lb bag increases cost-per-serving compared to larger format options
- Some recipes are grain-free, subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
