Good for you for getting out of your comfort zone! It gets easier, I promise. 
Dogs don't chew, which can be kind of disconcerting at first. They slice, mash, slime the meat, crunch a couple times, and down the hatch it goes. If at first it doesn't fit - they hork it back up, crunch a few more times, and try again. Yep, that's normal dog eating. Ever seen a crocodile eat? They toss it up and down it goes. Yeah, kinda like that. It digests just fine. As they get more familiar with their meals, they may slow down and enjoy it more. But it's up to the dog.
Some people hold the meat and let the dog gnaw on it. This works for some dogs, not for others. Some think you are trying to take it away (keep away) and it will make them try to gulp it down. Some will just settle down and gnaw on it. Again, it's a know your dog thing.
I wouldn't like raw chicken all over my floors either! No way!! I feed on a towel. I put the meat on a towel and Brody knows to keep it there. If they drag it off, put it back. They learn pretty darn quick that the towel is there for a reason. Once they're done, throw the towel in the laundry room. Re-use a couple times if you want, or wash. Whatever you choose.
I'm not a fan of drumstick bones or thigh bones. If I do feed them, I let Brody chew on the cartilage, softer ends, and throw the middle part away. That's a LOT of bone when you want to keep bone content around 10%. Oh, and when I feed chicken wings - I don't feed the whole thing. I cut each wing into 3 pieces and feed ONE piece. It's really really easy to overfeed. That can cause loose stools, gassy tummies, and an overweight dog. This food has NO by products or fillers. They don't eat very much and they have very little waste. It's a different way of thinking. Overfeeding is a common newbie mistake.
I also don't feed big fat blobs. I do keep the skin on, as fat is necessary. But I trim off those big chunks of fat.
I think you did good for your first time raw feeding! Go slow. Ask questions. We will all help you.
Dogs don't chew, which can be kind of disconcerting at first. They slice, mash, slime the meat, crunch a couple times, and down the hatch it goes. If at first it doesn't fit - they hork it back up, crunch a few more times, and try again. Yep, that's normal dog eating. Ever seen a crocodile eat? They toss it up and down it goes. Yeah, kinda like that. It digests just fine. As they get more familiar with their meals, they may slow down and enjoy it more. But it's up to the dog.
Some people hold the meat and let the dog gnaw on it. This works for some dogs, not for others. Some think you are trying to take it away (keep away) and it will make them try to gulp it down. Some will just settle down and gnaw on it. Again, it's a know your dog thing.
I wouldn't like raw chicken all over my floors either! No way!! I feed on a towel. I put the meat on a towel and Brody knows to keep it there. If they drag it off, put it back. They learn pretty darn quick that the towel is there for a reason. Once they're done, throw the towel in the laundry room. Re-use a couple times if you want, or wash. Whatever you choose.
I'm not a fan of drumstick bones or thigh bones. If I do feed them, I let Brody chew on the cartilage, softer ends, and throw the middle part away. That's a LOT of bone when you want to keep bone content around 10%. Oh, and when I feed chicken wings - I don't feed the whole thing. I cut each wing into 3 pieces and feed ONE piece. It's really really easy to overfeed. That can cause loose stools, gassy tummies, and an overweight dog. This food has NO by products or fillers. They don't eat very much and they have very little waste. It's a different way of thinking. Overfeeding is a common newbie mistake.
I also don't feed big fat blobs. I do keep the skin on, as fat is necessary. But I trim off those big chunks of fat.
I think you did good for your first time raw feeding! Go slow. Ask questions. We will all help you.
