Hunters Natural Field Performance Chicken
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Hunters Natural Field Performance Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with chicken, sweet potatoes and peas as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.30% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.30% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 366 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
1-5KG | 30-110g per day; 5-10KG | 110-180g per day; 10-20KG | 180-310g per day; 20-30KG | 310 -420g per day; 30-40KG | 420-520g per day; 40KG+ | 520g+ per day
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (7)13% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 55.0%
- carb 30.0%
- veg 9.0%
- fibre 3.5%
- supplement 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken 55% | Chicken | meat · medium | 55 | 55.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (26%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Peas (6%) | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 6 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Chicken 55%55% declared55.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 3. Peas (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 4. Potato4.0% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp3.5% estimated
- 6. Linseed3.0% estimated
- 7. Omega 3 Supplement2.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Hunters Natural
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01926 520 037
- Address
- Hunters Natural, 102 Queslett Road East, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B74 2EZ
- Contact page
- www.huntersnatural.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.huntersnatural.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 68 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +7 points to the total, while the processing format contributes -6.7 points. Additionally, the meat content adds +6.1 points, and the carbohydrate content contributes -1.9 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.0% | 0.096 | +6.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.115 | -1.93 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 13.0% | -0.106 | -1.37 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.0% | 0.096 | +6.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.115 | -1.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 13.0% | -0.106 | -1.37 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Subtotal
- 67.6
- Final score
- 68/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 | 29.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 94 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 366 | 397.8 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (87% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "complete and grain free nutrition for adult working and sporting dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
17 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biologically Appropriate (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Veterinarian Approved (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| support optimal performance and post work replenishment (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| build and maintain lean muscle (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supporting cognitive functioning, visual development and healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ENCOURAGES OPTIMAL WORKING PERFORMANCE & STAMINA (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AIDS NORMAL GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTIONING & FIRMER STOOLS (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SUPPORTS NORMAL & PROTECTIVE IMMUNOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE OF LEAN MUSCLE (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AIDS HEALTHY COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING & PROCESSING (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SUPPORTS HEALTHY VISUAL DEVELOPMENT & PROCESSING (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HELPS PROTECT JOINTS & ARTICULAR CARTILAGE RENEWAL (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritious Vegetables & Botanicals (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 55% British Chicken (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free From Artificial Colours & Preservatives (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HELPS MAINTAIN SKIN HEALTH & A SHINY COAT (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Colours or Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and grain free nutrition for adult working and sporting dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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