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I called a local reptile store looking for some live feeder rabbits for my burms. I am in the process of switching them from gunea pigs to larger food items. The clerk suggested that I use whole chickens from the grocery store. Just remove packageing and heat up in water. Is this a legitimate food source. Are there any bad aspects of using chickens for their food over the long term. I do have to say the chickens are cheaper than rabbits and pigs. Thanks for the advice.

There was a discussion on food items a while back (farther down the page).

Here's the link:
http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1731371,1731371
What do you feed?

thanks for the reply but i still dont know if a dressed chicken is ok to feed.i would include the contents of the innerds pack. i just priced rabbits and they are all around 2-3 dollars a pound plus shipping. any further info would be great.

>>thanks for the reply but i still dont know if a dressed chicken is ok to feed.i would include the contents of the innerds pack. i just priced rabbits and they are all around 2-3 dollars a pound plus shipping. any further info would be great.

See if this helps:
http://www.rodentpro.com/qpage_articles_03.asp

It has the nutritional composition of various types of prey. I prefer to feed completely whole prey that includes all the legs for maximum calcium, intestines for probiotics and vitamins from consumed food, and hair/feathers for roughage. Your mileage may vary...In other words, I don't know if there is a simple black and white answer to your question. You can only gather information and then make the best decision for your pets.

I prefer naked chickens to dressed ones.