Deer Meat

[JoePa]

I usually get one or two deer each year during the hunting season - I butcher them myself - there is usually a lot of meat on the ribs and other parts of the deer that I don't use - would it be ok to feed this meat to the chickens - it would be raw - does it need to be cooked before feeding it to them - could this practice cause any harm - that's your thoughs - thanks

 

[Cindiloohoo]

They can pick up parasites (worms) from meat, but as long as you worm them regularly I personally see no harm. The benefit outweighs the potential harm. They will do good to get the extra protein. JMO.

 

[krcote]

I feed mine raw venison and I do not deworm.

 

[darkmatter]

I leave the deer remains in the chicken yard-----they pick it clean. It never lasted long enough for maggots or anything else.

 

[Teach97]

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