Is it OK to feed raw pork to my chickens?

[togo54]

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[CrazyChickGirl]

Eww!

 

[SavageDestiny]

It's because of mad cow disease, right? I won't feed meat to my birds, especially not chicken, but many people do. It's that medical training! Mary

Chickens don't get mad cow disease. They are omnivores and designed to eat meat.

 

[Folly's place]

I was referring to the UK poster about the situation there about mad cow disease, not about chickens directly. We will all be delighted if no other prion based diseases turn up, ever, in any species! My chickens have to catch their own raw meat! Mary

 

[carolb5]

I have an unlimited supply of pork liver. How much is too much daily for 25 leghorn hens. They eat fermented oats, barley and wheat. Was wanting to improve protein.

 

[SavageDestiny]

I have an unlimited supply of pork liver. How much is too much daily for 25 leghorn hens. They eat fermented oats, barley and wheat. Was wanting to improve protein.

I wouldn't feed liver daily. It is high in vitamin A, and too much can cause vitamin toxicity. Maybe a couple times a week.