DIY Dehydrated Chicken Feet Dog Chews

The things we do for love.

For me, I clip the nails off of chicken feet and dehydrate them for 24 hours so my dogs can have nutritious and clean dental chews.

And you can too!

Saving Money with Do It Yourself Treats

Dog treats are expensive. I never realized HOW expensive until I started making my own and saving so much money. A bag of 30 dehydrated chicken feet on Amazon (from a trusted brand) is $29.99. We paid under $5 for 20 feet at our local butcher.

$29.99/30= ~$1.00/chew
$5/20 = $0.25/chew

~$1 per chew on Amazon compared to under $.25 each DIY!

Benefits of Dehydrated Chicken Feet Dog Chews

• 100% all-natural, single-ingredient dog chew

• Promotes healthy chewing

• Help keep teeth clean (and healthier than a processed dental bone!)

• Rich in protein

• Good source of glucosamine & chondroitin which can support dog’s joint health

• Dehydrated chews have a long shelf life and don’t require the same precautions as raw

Dehydrated Chicken Feet Dog Chew FAQ

What dehydrator do you use?

We have a nine-tray Excalibur dehydrator. While expensive, it has a HUGE capacity and is an absolute tank. We’ve been using ours for approximately 10 years.

Are chicken feet safe?

Chicken feet are primarily composed of skin, cartilage, and tiny bones. The bones in dehydrated chicken feet will crumble and are fully digestible. DO NOT give your dog cooked chicken feet as cooked chicken bones can splinter. We recommend removing the nails from the chicken feet as they can be sharp.

How many should I feed my dog?

Always check with your vet, but typical recommendations are from 1-3 per day, depending on the dog's size.

Where can I get chicken feet?

You should be able to find chicken feet at your local butcher. Many grocery stores carry them also - check the frozen section if you do not see them in the regular meat department.

Dehydrated Chicken Feet Dog Chews

Ingredients

• Raw chicken feet (as many as your dehydrator will hold)

Supplies

• Food dehydrator

• Dog nail clippers

Instructions

1. Using dog nail clippers, remove the nails from the chicken feet and discard them.

2. Put chicken feet on the dehydrator trays in a single layer. Do not allow feet to touch each other.

3. Dehydrate on the meat setting of your dehydrator or 155 degrees F until completely dried, approximately 18-24 hours. The feet should be hard, dry, with no squishiness or signs of moisture.

4. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Notes

• Dehydrating times can vary by location, humidity level, the dehydrator, and the size of the chicken feet. They are ready when the feet are thoroughly dried with no signs of moisture.

• Store in the refrigerator or freezer for longer shelf life.

• Always supervise your dog while they are consuming chews and check with your vet before introducing new foods.