Through my day job in the hunting industry, I’ve had several customers ask questions about deer and chicken feed. The most common question seems to be this one: Will deer eat chicken feed?<\/p>
Table of Contents<\/p>\nToggle<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\nTypical Whitetail Diet<\/a>Preferred food sources for deer<\/a><\/li>Factors affecting deer’s feeding behavior<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>Understanding Chicken Feed<\/a>Composition of Chicken Feed<\/a>Mash<\/a><\/li>Crumble<\/a><\/li>Pellets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>Deer Consumption of Chicken Feed<\/a>Why Are Deer Drawn to Chicken Feed<\/a><\/li>Factors Influencing Deer’s Interest in Poultry Feed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>Potential Dangers of Deer Consuming Chicken Feed<\/a>Nutritional imbalances in deer’s diet<\/a><\/li>Health Risks Associated With Consuming Poultry Feed<\/a>Medicated Feed<\/a><\/li>Potential Transmission of Poultry-Related Illnesses<\/a><\/li>Potential Diet Concerns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>Should You Feed Poultry Feed to Whitetail Deer?<\/a><\/li>Deer deterrents or repellents<\/a><\/li>Proper storage and containment of chicken feed<\/a><\/li>Fencing and physical barriers<\/a><\/li>Alternative feeding stations or food sources for deer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>FAQS<\/a>Can you put chicken feed in a deer feeder?<\/a><\/li>Is chicken feed good for deer?<\/a><\/li>What should I do if deer are eating my chicken feed?<\/a><\/li>Can deer digest chicken feed?<\/a><\/li>Can I feed wild deer in my backyard if I have chickens?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nFrom experience, I know that whitetails will consume chicken feed<\/a>, but it seems to be a secondary food source for them versus a primary source.<\/p>\n\n\n
From experience, I know that whitetails will consume chicken feed<\/a>, but it seems to be a secondary food source for them versus a primary source.<\/p>\n\n\n