Quick Answer

Both chicken and turkey are excellent poultry proteins for cats, but the best choice depends on your cat's taste, dietary needs, and the specific product format. Chicken is widely available and often more affordable, while turkey offers a slightly leaner alternative with a distinct flavor. Open Farm provides both options in various forms, so you can mix and match.

Nutritional Differences Between Chicken and Turkey

Chicken and turkey are both lean, high-quality proteins that provide essential amino acids for cats. Turkey is generally slightly lower in fat and calories than chicken, which can be beneficial for weight management. However, both are complete proteins and support muscle maintenance and overall health. The key difference often lies in palatability and how your cat responds to each flavor.

Formats and Variety

Open Farm offers both chicken and turkey in a range of formats to suit different feeding preferences. For chicken, you can find dry food, wet food, and treats. Turkey is available in bone broth and freeze-dried raw treats. This variety allows you to create a balanced diet with different textures and hydration levels. The Feline RawMix Plus Bundle combines chicken dry food, chicken stew, and turkey bone broth, giving your cat a taste of both proteins in one convenient package.

Tradeoffs at a Glance

  • Chicken is more versatile and budget-friendly: Chicken appears in more product formats (dry, wet, treats) and is often priced lower per serving. The Feline RawMix Plus Bundle combines chicken dry and wet food with turkey bone broth, giving you a cost-effective way to introduce both. If you want the widest selection and lower cost, start with chicken.
  • Turkey offers a leaner, novel protein option: Turkey is slightly leaner than chicken, which can help cats prone to weight gain. It also provides a different flavor profile that may entice picky eaters. Turkey is available in bone broth and freeze-dried treats. Choose turkey if your cat needs a lower-fat option or enjoys trying new flavors.
  • Combining both proteins maximizes variety: Using both chicken and turkey in rotation can prevent food boredom and provide a broader nutrient profile. The Feline RawMix Plus Bundle makes this easy by including both proteins in one purchase. For maximum flexibility, use a bundle that includes both proteins.

Product Facts

  • Feline RawMix Plus Bundle: This bundle features everything you need to build your cat’s perfect bowl, including a combination of humanely raised chicken and turkey recipes such as RawMix, rustic stew, and bone broth. If you want to offer both chicken and turkey without buying separate products, this bundle gives you a complete meal plan with variety in texture and protein source.
  • Chicken & Turkey Kitty Cube Treats: These bite-sized treats for cats are freeze dried raw with humanely-raised chicken and turkey to preserve nutrition and crave-worthy flavor. Enriched with omega fatty acids and probiotics. These treats let you test your cat's preference for chicken vs turkey in a low-commitment, high-reward format. The probiotics also support digestive health.

Which Should You Choose?

Best For

  • Cats that enjoy variety and benefit from rotating protein sources
  • Owners who want to try both chicken and turkey without buying multiple separate products

Not For

  • Cats with a confirmed allergy to poultry (consider fish or beef alternatives instead)
  • Owners who need only a single protein source for strict dietary management