Dog and cat food Blackbirds readily take dog food, and even feed it to their chicks. Warning: don't use dry biscuits as birds may choke on the hard lumps.
What wild animals will eat dog food?
Others have reported house sparrows, dark-eyed juncos, common ground doves, eastern bluebirds, blue jays, and European starlings will eat dry dog food.
What dog food is best for birds?
Recommended by one respondent was Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy food. It comes in small pellets, much like Grape Nuts breakfast cereal, perhaps making it more attractive to smaller birds, not that the jays would ignore it. It has good protein and fat content, again a winter consideration.
Are birds allowed to eat dog food?
In conclusion, yes, you can feed your parrot dog food, but it's not recommended. Dogs and parrots have two different sets of nutritional requirements, and your parrot will obtain no nutritional value from eating dog food.
Will squirrels eat dog food?
Squirrels will eat dog food, but only if they can't find any other food. Dog food is not toxic for them, but it won't provide them with the nutrients they require. Like us, squirrels require certain nutrients to provide them with the energy they need to survive in the wild.
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