Open Farm Harvest Chicken Rustic Stew
Ethically motivated owners who want full supply chain transparency in wet food
Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe
Raw-feeding advocates who want the closest thing to raw in a canned format
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Open Farm Harvest Chicken Rustic Stew
Ethically motivated owners who want full supply chain transparency in wet food
Open Farm Rustic Stew brings the same radical transparency to wet food as their dry line — every ingredient traceable, Certified Humane, zero recalls ever. The tetra pak format is unique and environmentally preferable to cans. The stew texture with visible ingredients feels genuinely premium. A top choice for values-driven pet owners.
Strengths
- Industry-leading transparency — every ingredient source is traceable online
- Certified Humane raised and handled with third-party verification
- Zero recalls ever — perfect safety record since founding
Limitations
- Ultra-premium pricing at ~$11/day limits accessibility for daily feeding
- Tetra pak format may be less familiar than traditional cans
- Stew format has higher moisture content, reducing caloric density
When to Choose Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe
Raw-feeding advocates who want the closest thing to raw in a canned format
Instinct Original is as close to raw feeding as canned food gets — 95% real animal ingredients with cage-free chicken. The minimally processed philosophy extends to their wet food with excellent ingredient quality. At ~$9/day it commands a premium, but the ingredient list justifies it for quality-focused owners.
Strengths
- Cage-free chicken is the #1 ingredient with 95% real animal ingredients
- No grain, corn, wheat, soy, potato, artificial colors, or preservatives
- Minimally processed formula with whole-food ingredients for maximum nutrition
Limitations
- Premium pricing at ~$9/day — significantly more expensive than mid-range
- Grain-free formula subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
- 2021 recall of freeze-dried product line (not canned) is a minor safety note
