Chicken Bulk Pack vs Essentials for Dogs
By Raw & Fresh | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: Comparisons
Compare Raw & Fresh Chicken Bulk Pack and Chicken Essentials Dog to find the right raw chicken food option for your dog's needs and budget.
Quick answer
Choose Chicken Bulk Pack if you have multiple dogs or a large breed and want to save money with some prep work. Choose Chicken Essentials for single servings with no portioning needed.
Portion size and convenience
The Chicken Bulk Pack comes in a 2.5 kg pack that you divide into portions and freeze. This gives you control over serving sizes but requires meal prep. Chicken Essentials is a single-serving size (priced at $1.84) that you can serve straight away with no extra steps.
Cost per serving
The Bulk Pack costs $13.46 (compared to $18.70 catalog price) and provides multiple meals for large or multiple dogs. Essentials at $1.84 per serving is more expensive per meal but eliminates waste and preparation time.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Bulk Pack: savings vs effort: You save money per meal but must portion and freeze the 2.5 kg pack within a day of opening.
- Essentials: convenience vs cost: Each serving costs more, but you avoid prep work and can feed immediately.
- Storage requirements: Bulk Pack needs freezer space for portions; Essentials can be stored in the fridge without dividing. Check your freezer capacity before choosing the bulk option.
Product facts
- Chicken Bulk Pack Dog: Bulk pack comes in 2.5 kg packs that can be opened and divided into portions during meal prep before freezing again. Ideal for households with large dogs or multiple dogs, but requires freezer space and advance planning.
Chicken Bulk Pack Dog - Chicken Essentials Dog: Chicken Essentials is a ready-made single-serving recipe created according to common BARF principles with balanced muscle meat, offal, and vegetables. Perfect for owners who want a balanced raw meal without any prep work, especially for single-dog homes.
Chicken Essentials Dog
Which one fits your dog?
Best for
- Owners of large or multiple dogs who want to save money and have freezer space
- Anyone comfortable with meal-prepping raw dog food
Not ideal for
- Single-dog households that prefer grab-and-go meals
- Owners with limited freezer space or who dislike portioning food
