Feeding Animals with Sefichin
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Question
Is it permissible to feed animals with sefichin?
Answer
It is forbidden.
Source
Sefichin are forbidden to eat but permitted for benefit (see Bava Metzia 118: Menachot 84. Shaar HaMelech, Shemitah, Chapter 4, Halacha 2, s.v. Veda), but it is forbidden to use them for sowing or feeding one's animals (Chazon Ish, Shevi'it, Siman 9, Se'if 6; Siman 13, Se'if 16).
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