Feeding chickens CAT FOOD!?!?!?!
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I have on occasion when I run out and I've read it's ok on occasion but not as a rule. I think it's the taurins that can build up in their system and cause problems. Mine love it when they get it but I do give it very cautiously.
I was told to grind up Special Kitty and mix it with the feed. It is 40% protien and helps them grow and makes them stronger.
I have actually been told by another lady
that her husband mixes cat food into other chicken feed for her husband's prize game birds before. I believe she said that cat food contains a lot of protein?
that her husband mixes cat food into other chicken feed for her husband's prize game birds before. I believe she said that cat food contains a lot of protein?
Lots of people feed cat food to chickens during molts. The extra protien helps support feather productions. I don't know how it would be for exclusive feed.
Cat food should not be a steady diet but a booster. The real cheap cat food are purty close to some chicken feeds but with higher protien. So many use them as a booster after moult and to get pullets to lay that are old enough.
ONLY feeding cat food isnt a good idea. (I wouldnt guess.)
Wouldnt it be REALLY expensive too?
Wouldnt it be REALLY expensive too?
Just a thought...cat food is about $1 per pound and is about 30% protein (read the nutritional label on the side for the brand you choose). Kitten food is a bit higher, cheap adult food may be a bit lower.
Purina Gamebird Starter is 30% protein and it only costs about $34 for 50 pounds = $0.68 per pound.
The only advantage I see to the cat food is that it might (read the label for ingredients) contain more animal protein than any bird food.
Purina Gamebird Starter is 30% protein and it only costs about $34 for 50 pounds = $0.68 per pound.
The only advantage I see to the cat food is that it might (read the label for ingredients) contain more animal protein than any bird food.
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I have some free ranged batams that get into our shed and eat the cat food that's out for...well duh, our cats.
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