cat food

ive just read cat food is a good source of protein and also helps with pecking problems, is this info correct

As I understand it, chickens will feather peck for 2 main reasons.

1. Agression. Usually round the vent and back end. Over zealous stampign of authority on others.

2. Misplaced/Boredom pecking. usually on the back and aroudn the tail. Not enough to peck at so the pecking instinct looks for other things to peck at, usually other chickens.

basically what rough says. It didn't stop ours pecking so we've gone for te boredom option which needs a variety of methods to try and stop.
We're going to try beak rings and anti-peck spray following purple spray, stockholm tar and hanging food.

But cat food offered sparingly to help with feather re-growth is a good idea.

Rob

as a treat meal worms.

I wouldn't feed mine cat food. The stuff stinks of ammonia. I seriously wouldn't want to eat the eggs - would rather eat worms!!!

I wouldn't feed mine cat food. The stuff stinks of ammonia. I seriously wouldn't want to eat the eggs - would rather eat worms!!!

I thought that most of the protein in dog and cat food was worms???