I did the same thing I've done for the last 20 yrs which is pretty close to what you do extra feed chicken quarter or beef rolled up into a ball I also add beef fat which is wonderful stuff to use we buy straw by the truckload
I did get a call from a neighbor who hasn't spoke to me about my dogs for over 15 yrs and I assured her that they would be fine I'm just happy she called me instead of someone else