I’ve been feeding my pups raw duck since 2015, and today I’m going to share where you can source raw duck for dogs in the US.
Since this blog post is a bit on the longer side, please use the table of contents to conveniently navigate to the section that interests you the most.
- Why Is It Good to Add Duck to Your Dog’s Raw Dog Food?
- Raw Duck for Dogs: Where to Buy It
- How I Include Duck in Wally’s Raw Dog Food
- Raw Duck for Dogs: Bottom Line
- Related Reading:
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Why Is It Good to Add Duck to Your Dog’s Raw Dog Food?
But why raw duck for dogs in the first place? Well, ideally it should be one of several protein sources you feed your pup.
That’s because variety is important in raw feeding. After all, different cuts of meat from different animals contain different nutrients.
That said, duck is a red meat that’s a bit fattier than other animals – unless you hunt wild ducks. Those are leaner than the domesticated kind.
Either way, it’s one of my favorite protein sources for raw meaty bones. I feed duck hearts, gizzards, heads, necks, wings, feet, and frames, as well as ground duck.
It’s also a cooling protein which is great if you have a dog who suffers from skin inflammation, like my pup Wally.
Raw Duck for Dogs: Where to Buy It
The following raw dog food retailers carry duck in varying forms. Some sell ground raw duck for dogs that’s ready to feed as is, and others sell parts of raw duck.
The latter need to be fed with other cuts of meat in order to be considered complete.
Good to know: Adult dogs eat 2-4% of their target body weight in raw meat per day.
Of those 2-4%, 70-80% are muscle meat including fish, 10% are raw meaty bones, and 10% are secreting organs (5% liver, 5% other secreting organ).
If you choose to add plant matter to your dog’s raw meals, decrease the muscle meat to 70% and feed 10% plant matter (veggies, fruit, nuts, and seeds).
My Pet Carnivore
My Pet Carnivore has a great selection of raw duck:
Coarse ground whole duck – 2 lb for $10.88
These grinds consist of the whole duck and include meat, bones, organs, and feet.
Fine ground whole duck – 1 lb for $6.13
These grinds are triple ground and consist of meat, bones, organs, head and feet.
Rich in glucosamine and therefore great for joint health.
Naturally rich in taurine, they belong to the muscle meat category.
They’re rich in cartilage and glucosamine and are great for joint health. They come without the skin and belong to the raw meaty bone category. Duck necks are double the size of chicken necks and half the size of turkey necks.
They also carry dehydrated duck feet (20 for $14.75) and dehydrated duck hearts (4 oz for $8.45). They make great treats as well as stocking stuffers!!
About My Pet Carnivore
My Pet Carnivore is located in Indianapolis, IN. They ship via FedEx Monday- Friday within the continental US. Customers who live east of CO are charged a $30 flat shipping rate. Those who live west of KS can choose between Ground and 3-Day delivery.
They also have a monthly delivery schedule for customers in the Midwest and offer free pick-ups form their headquarters in Indianapolis.
They offer bulk discounts and occasional discounts promoted in their newsletter.
Raw Feeding Miami
Boneless ground duck – 2.5 lb for $15.75
This is ground muscle meat.
Chunked duck – 2.5 lb for $11.99
This is raw meaty bone.
Raw meaty bone. Great to include in bone broth, and can easily be dehydrated for treats or stocking stuffers.
Duck frames – 2.5 lb for $6.99
Great raw meaty bone for large and extra large dogs. Just like duck feet, it’s great to make bone broth with!
They’re to be fed as muscle meat.
They’re a raw meaty bone that also comes with eyes and brains.
They’re considered muscle meat, NOT a secreting organ.
They’re raw meaty bones that come without the skin. Great for bone broth!
Duck tenders – 2.5 lb for $15.50
Very lean pieces of boneless muscle meat.
Raw meaty bone. Can easily be dehydrated!
Ground duck necks – 2.5 lb for $8.99
Raw meaty bone. Great for dogs without teeth or with poor dental health.
They also carry dehydrated duck jerky (6 oz for $9.00). Makes great treats and stocking stuffers!
About Raw Feeding Miami
Raw Feeding Miami is located in Miami, FL. They ship via FedEx within the continental US and require orders to be placed 7 days in advance.
They offer a pick up option for local customers from their warehouse in Miami Tuesday – Friday between 9 am – 4 pm EST and Saturdays from 9 am – 12 pm EST. Pick ups have to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by emailing val1rfm@gmail.com .
They offer monthly specials, have a rewards program and offer occasional discounts in their newsletter.
Tip: You can save 10% off your Raw Feeding Miami order with my referral link.
Raw Paws Pet Food
Complete ground duck – 5 lb for $39
Can be fed as a complete meal.
Raw meaty bones.
Raw meaty bones.
Duck necks bundle deal – 20 for $35.99
Raw meaty bones.
Duck frames – 30 lb for $149.99
Raw meaty bones. Great for large and extra large dogs.
About Raw Paws Pet Food
Raw Paws Pet Food is located in Indianapolis, IN. They ship via UPS (1-4 day transit time) and also offer pickups from their warehouse.
Tip: Save 15% off your order from Raw Paws Pet Food with my affiliate discount code K9Savings. Simply add the code at checkout.
BJs Raw Pet Food
Ground duck – 2 lb for $13.07 | 10 lb for $62.73 | 38 lb for $227.15
About BJs Raw Pet Food
They ship within the entire US, including Alaska and Hawaii. Discounts are offered on orders over $165.
BJ’s Raw Pet Food is located in Lancaster, PA on the East Coast, and they also offer local pickup.
Bravo Pet Foods
Bravo Basics duck – 1 lb for $4.99
Consists of duck, duck bone, duck liver, duck gizzard, and duck heart.
Bravo Blends duck – 5 lb for $34.99
Consists of duck, duck bone, duck liver, duck gizzard, and duck heart. Also includes vegetables: green beans, squash, broccoli.
About Bravo Pet Foods
Available in physical pet retail stores only, some of which offer online ordering. Find the closest store to you here.
Vital Essentials
Duck patties – 6 lb for $55.97
Consists of ground duck with bone, duck heart, duck liver, duck gizzard, boneless skinless duck breast, herring oil, and d-alpha tocopherol.
About Vital Essentials
Available in physical pet retail stores only, some of which offer online ordering. Find the closest store to you here.
Raw K9
Consists of whole, ground duck. Includes head, feet, and (secreting) organs. Can be fed as is.
About Raw K9
Raw K9 is based out of FL and ships via FedEx Ground within the contiguous United States. They ask for one week turnaround time between order and shipment and offer free shipping on orders $100+.
Darwin’s Pet Food
Natural Selections Duck – 2 lb for $13.98
Consists of 74.16% duck, 24.64% organic veggies, and 1.20% special nutrient mix.
About Darwin’s Pet Food
They’re located on the West Coast in Washington State and offer free home delivery nationwide.
For first time customers, they also offer 10 lbs for just $14.95, without any extra costs. You bet that I took advantage of this offer as well when I placed my first order with them!
Grocery store
Depending on your local grocery store’s selection, you can very well find duck there, including duck eggs. My local grocery store Harris Teeter (I’m in Central NC) carries both.
Duck eggs – 6 for $4.99 (12 for $4.99 when they’re on sale)
Whole duck – 1 for $3.99 (1 for $2.99 when they’re on sale)
How I Include Duck in Wally’s Raw Dog Food
Wally eats a variety of different protein sources, and duck is one of them. I mostly make my own raw meals, meaning I purchase individual cuts of meat and arrange them with other cuts.
Here are a few example of how I include duck in Wally’s raw dog food:
Raw Duck for Dogs: Bottom Line
Duck for raw dog food is fairly inexpensive and not terribly hard to source here in the US.
You can find it either pre-made from brands like Raw Paws Pet Food, Raw K9, Vital Essentials, and Darwin’s.
If you prefer to make your own raw meals, you can also find individual cuts of duck at retailers like Raw Paws Pet Food, My Pet Carnivore, and Raw Feeding Miami.
If you’re a raw dog food brand who carries raw duck for dogs and I didn’t mention you, please feel free to leave me a note in the comment section below this post. I’ll be glad to add you to my list of sources!
Related Reading:
- Can I feed my dog raw duck eggs?
- For the more adventurous raw feeder – duck heads
- Rabbit for raw dog food: Where to buy it and more
- What does balanced raw dog food consist of?
- How to make raw dog food at home
