Feeding Animals on Shabbat

Rabbinical prohibitions on Shabbos

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Question

I have a pair of parrots at home. Is it permissible to fill their food and water containers on Shabbat?

Answer

Hello,

If it is not possible to fill them before Shabbat, or if one forgot to do so, it is permissible to provide them with the necessary food and drink for Shabbat.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 324, Sif 11

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