noun
feeding (animals); provisioning
Refers to the act of giving food to animals, whether pets, livestock, or wild animals. Often used in contexts like pet care, zoo keeping, or wildlife management.
毎朝、犬の餌やりをするのが日課です。
Feeding the dog every morning is part of my daily routine.
公園でハトに餌やりをしてはいけません。
You must not feed the pigeons in the park.
Rare kanji form using 遣り; it is rarely used.
Compound of 餌 (esa, 'animal feed') and やり (yari, the continuative form of やる 'to give'). Literally 'feed-giving'.