From Dog to Chicken

[buffyfluffy17]

Hi!
Just have a quick question for everyone! I have some extra dog food from my Golden Retriever that he does not want to eat. Can his Pedigree dog food be fed to my chickens as a treat? If so, should I crush up the dog food to make it easier for the chickens? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

P.S. Will the dog food make my chickens bark? LOL

 

[sourland]

Yes it can be fed to your chickens in small quantities unless there is some reason your dog will not eat it. It will not make them bark - maybe bite the mailman though. If it is large kibble crush it or soak it in water.

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

I wouldn't chance it. You could end up with something like this on your hands:

(image from Google search)

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

But in seriousness, it should be fine.

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

when I had a barn cat I would feed my girls some of the cat food as a treat, it is very high in protein, I say go for it!

 

[buffyfluffy17]

I wouldn't chance it. You could end up with something like this on your hands:View attachment 1836493
(image from Google search)

Yeah I definitely don’t need that taking up all the space in the coop! Thanks

 

[pennyJo1960]

I keep cat food get some about once a month but more often when the birds molt they need a bit more protein helps get them through it

 

[buffyfluffy17]

I keep cat food get some about once a month but more often when the birds molt they need a bit more protein helps get them through it

Good to know as long as they don’t get smart enough to start getting out of the coop like this cat below!

 

[buffyfluffy17]

 

[Folly's place]

Smart kitty! None of my cats have learned this trick, thank God!
Mary