I would rotate raw on a per pkg basis. And yes, the patties would need to thaw out over ~24 hrs.Not yet. But I will! Especially if it is cost saving. The raw bites were my intro and thaw out in about 7 minutes on my counter. I think I have to thaw the patty out longer. Also I went the raw bite route cuz I like to mix duck and chicken or lamb and rabbit etc. to help them get used to a new protein source.
On another note, I feel sometimes that I jinx myself. Lately Rocky hasn't been too into the lamb (!). But when I made a steak the other day for dinner, he loved the nibbles I gave him. Going to try the beef even though it can be an iffy protein source for some cats.
(Wow have things gotten complicated. I remember my younger days and first cat when friskies canned 25 cents on sale and 9 lives kibble sufficed!)