Chickens eating Fish Food Pellets. Is it ok?

[rhino533]

My chickens are crazy about fish food pellets. They love them. I sometimes throw a handful around as a treat. I'm just wondering if fish food is ok for chickens? I think it must be ok but I just want to make sure. They only eat it once in awhile and as a snack only.

 

[Imp]

I think once in a while, as a snack is OK. I think pretty much anything once in a while, as a snack is OK. Chickens are built for a wide variety of foods.

When I had catfish in my pond, I found the sinking fish pellets hard to get and very expensive, I noticed that the crude nutrition was nearly identical to layena. So I switched the catfish over to Layena.

Imp- They did have babies.

 

[pgpoultry]

Mine have stolen the fish food with no adverse consequences whatever.

 

[magicpigeon]

Mine also steal dog food!

 

[rhino533]

Ok Great to know! I'll keep on feeding it to them it as a snack. They really do love and go crazy when I give it to them.

 

[kpsullivan]

Their eggs will taste fishy if they overdo it!

 

[Muffett]

My chickens are crazy about fish food pellets. They love them. I sometimes throw a handful around as a treat. I'm just wondering if fish food is ok for chickens? I think it must be ok but I just want to make sure. They only eat it once in awhile and as a snack only.

I’m so glad to see your answer. Thanks

 

[Kadari Greenish]

My chickens are crazy about fish food pellets. They love them. I sometimes throw a handful around as a treat. I'm just wondering if fish food is ok for chickens? I think it must be ok but I just want to make sure. They only eat it once in awhile and as a snack only.

I think it is not okay since fish feeds have a high crude fibre content