Feeding Animals Food Fit for Human Consumption

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Question

Hello, Is it permissible to feed animals food that is fit for human consumption for enjoyment, or is it considered 'bal tashchit', such as feeding animals in a petting zoo food that is fit for humans for your enjoyment? Thank you very much.

Answer

Hello 

It is forbidden to feed animals food that is fit for human consumption. 

However, if there is no other food available, it is permitted. 

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