Bil-Jac does not use garbage by products only fresh organ meant and hand selected fresh chicken! please visit www.biljac.com and www.biljacforzen.com and read all of it and you will feel much better! They absolutely do not use beaks , feet, feathers etc.. Its made in the usa and has no gluten and has never been in a recall as they have a very tight quality control and are very selective on how Bil jac is produced, packaged, cooked and it is safe! Infact they cook there corn in such a way that it is indeed easily digested not like commercial foods that just throw raw corn in there! The whole process is very unique and interesting you;ll love the story and the history enjoy the research amy