Open Farm's ancient grains line has grown well beyond a single recipe. Here's a full rundown of what's available, so you can find the right fit without having to compare five product pages one at a time.
What “Ancient Grains” Means Across the Line
Every recipe in this line swaps out corn, wheat, and soy for non-GMO, gluten-free ancient grains like oats, quinoa, and chia — grains generally considered easier to digest and less commonly linked to sensitivities than conventional wheat or corn. It's Open Farm's middle-ground option between fully grain-free and a conventional grain-inclusive kibble.
The Recipes
Ancient Grains Wild Salmon — a single-protein recipe built around wild-caught salmon, a solid choice for dogs who do well on fish-based proteins or who need an alternative to poultry.
Ancient Grains Harvest Chicken — a chicken-forward recipe for dogs without a poultry sensitivity, offered in a larger bag size for households going through food quickly.
Ancient Grains Grass-Fed Beef and the Ancient Grains Grass-Fed Beef, Quinoa & Pumpkin recipe — beef-based options at two different bag sizes, both built around Certified Humane grass-fed beef.
Ancient Grains Puppy Chicken & Salmon — a dual-protein puppy formula, giving growing puppies an ancient-grains alternative alongside Open Farm's single-protein Salmon & Ancient Grains Puppy recipe.
How to Choose Between Them
A few starting points:
- New to Open Farm or dealing with a possible sensitivity? Start with a single-protein recipe like Wild Salmon or one of the Grass-Fed Beef options, so it's easier to track how your dog responds.
- Feeding a puppy? Choose between the dual-protein Chicken & Salmon puppy recipe or the single-protein Salmon puppy recipe, depending on whether your vet has any protein-specific guidance.
- Buying in bulk for a larger dog or multi-dog household? Harvest Chicken and the Grass-Fed Beef, Quinoa & Pumpkin recipe come in larger bag sizes, which can be more economical per pound.
Ancient Grains vs. Grain-Free
If you're weighing this line against Open Farm's fully grain-free recipes (like Epic Blend or the Grain-Free dry food line), the short version: ancient grains recipes aren't grain-free, but they avoid the grains most commonly associated with sensitivities. Which one is right depends on your dog's individual history and your vet's guidance — neither option is universally “better.”
Shop the Ancient Grains Line at The Hungry Puppy
All five recipes are available at The Hungry Puppy, along with the rest of our dog food selection. Pair any of them with an Open Farm freeze-dried topper, and remember that freeze-dried orders of $75 or more ship free nationwide.
We've been helping Farmingdale-area dog owners navigate exactly these kinds of recipe comparisons since 1987 — call us at 732-938-4470 if you want a hand narrowing it down.