Feeding Sheep with Poultry Waste

Question
What is the ruling on feeding sheep that are fed poultry waste, may God honor you, in terms of meat, milk, and trade?
Answer
I say, by God, success: It is forbidden to dislike the feeding of animals, such as sheep and others, with waste; likewise, it is disliked to eat their meat and milk until the stench and odor from their flesh disappears after they have eaten waste. They said: Sheep should not be eaten until 30 days have passed since they were fed good food, so that they can rid themselves of the effects of spoiled food. This is what is called in jurisprudence 'al-Jalala.' As for trading in them, it is permissible, with the obligation to inform the buyer of the true condition so that he does not eat from them until they are pure. And God knows best.
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