Huh. Is cat food really recommended (or even ok) for chickens? A cat is an obligate carnivore (plus a mammal) and thus has a very acidic stomach. So cat food manufactures are allowed to have up to a certain level of bacteria in the food because the intended recipient has a stomach that neutralizes it.
I used to give my parrot a treat of a couple cat kibbles in a day. But was told that it's not safe for my bird. I stopped. Obviously parrots and chickens are very different birds so maybe it is ok for a chicken. But a parrot is also an omnivore like chickens are. Just curious here.
Linda
On 9/17/2013 12:36 PM, Peggy Chase wrote:
I used to give my parrot a treat of a couple cat kibbles in a day. But was told that it's not safe for my bird. I stopped. Obviously parrots and chickens are very different birds so maybe it is ok for a chicken. But a parrot is also an omnivore like chickens are. Just curious here.
Linda
On 9/17/2013 12:36 PM, Peggy Chase wrote:
When I want to increase my protein I add cat food ...
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