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Deer

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by what did I do, Nov 5, 2012.

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  1. Nov 5, 2012 #1
    what did I do

    what did I do Chillin' With My Peeps

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    We do not hunt but a friend does and we get the carcases for the cats. Well, the chickens are loving it. Will eating deer hurt the chickens?
     
  3. Nov 5, 2012 #2
    Den in Penn

    Den in Penn Chillin' With My Peeps

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    No. Chickens are omnivores after all.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2012 #3
    Mr MKK FARMS

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    No it shouldn't unless the deer is carrying a disease that chickens can get!
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  7. Nov 5, 2012 #4
    SilkieSensation

    SilkieSensation Overrun With Chickens

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    As long as the meat is not spoiled or rotten you are fine.
     
  9. Nov 6, 2012 #5
    fuhgeddaboudit

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    uh...what kind of cats are ya feedin' there? Something exotic, or just lolcats?
     
  11. Nov 6, 2012 #6
    what did I do

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    Barn cats :lau

    The deer is good - to cold to go bad.
     
  13. Nov 9, 2012 #7
    growyourbrew

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    No worries. I give the chickens the carcass all the time!
     

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