Cat food, good or bad?

[FloridaChick45]

I've adopted Cornish crosses (Cornish x's) and they are obsessed with my outdoor kitties dry food, any kind. Will it hurt them because of their genetic makeup?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I've adopted Cornish crosses (Cornish x's) and they are obsessed with my outdoor kitties dry food, any kind. Will it hurt them because of their genetic makeup?

Cat food is very high in protein... my answer would be yes... long term, aside from being spendey it *could* (doesn't mean will) likely cause excess growth leading to early mortality or injuries... and gout or even kidney failure.

I would put the kitty feed outta reach. Most cats are pretty good jumpers where as CX should be pretty grounded.

The vitamin and mineral content also isn't formulated for birds needs. How old are these guys? Are you planning to process them or try and save them? I think save since you say adopted. If trying to extend their life... going lower protein will slow their muscle growth and allow more time for the bones and joints to catch up and support them.

Also, excess protein will be processed through the kidneys (causing the gout/failure) and excreted as expensive, extra stinky waste.

I would have them on an 18% protein grower feed (depending on age), personally (oyster shell on the side for layer)... and avoid things like cracked corn and scratch... which *could* also lead to fatty liver disease.

What is their age?

Good luck!

 

[FloridaChick45]

Cat food is very high in protein... my answer would be yes... long term, aside from being spendey it *could* (doesn't mean will) likely cause excess growth leading to early mortality or injuries... and gout or even kidney failure.

I would put the kitty feed outta reach. Most cats are pretty good jumpers where as CX should be pretty grounded.

The vitamin and mineral content also isn't formulated for birds needs. How old are these guys? Are you planning to process them or try and save them? I think save since you say adopted. If trying to extend their life... going lower protein will slow their muscle growth and allow more time for the bones and joints to catch up and support them.

Also, excess protein will be processed through the kidneys (causing the gout/failure) and excreted as expensive, extra stinky waste.

I would have them on an 18% protein grower feed (depending on age), personally (oyster shell on the side for layer)... and avoid things like cracked corn and scratch... which *could* also lead to fatty liver disease.

What is their age?

Good luck!

That's what I was scared of. I tried putting it up on my benches which I thought would be high enough but it wasn't. I'll respond later gotta go run errands lol

 

[FloridaChick45]

Cat food is very high in protein... my answer would be yes... long term, aside from being spendey it *could* (doesn't mean will) likely cause excess growth leading to early mortality or injuries... and gout or even kidney failure.

I would put the kitty feed outta reach. Most cats are pretty good jumpers where as CX should be pretty grounded.

The vitamin and mineral content also isn't formulated for birds needs. How old are these guys? Are you planning to process them or try and save them? I think save since you say adopted. If trying to extend their life... going lower protein will slow their muscle growth and allow more time for the bones and joints to catch up and support them.

Also, excess protein will be processed through the kidneys (causing the gout/failure) and excreted as expensive, extra stinky waste.

I would have them on an 18% protein grower feed (depending on age), personally (oyster shell on the side for layer)... and avoid things like cracked corn and scratch... which *could* also lead to fatty liver disease.

What is their age?

Good luck!

I went and got them some kalmbach organic backyard chicken feed with 16% And some oyster shell. Thank you for the info