What can i feed my baby chicks?

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This thread is pretty old but I wanted to respond to the last post.
Rice and bread are extremely low in protein so would be a bad idea to supplant any part of the intake with something that will offset that much nutrition at such an early age.
 
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iPeanut1990 said:
Mine are about 4 days old now. I've been offering them some yogurt sprinkled with chick starter and grit but they just aren't interested. I guess I'll try again in a few more days. 
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I keep seeing that I can feed yogurt to chicks, (ducklings/mature ducks?).
What kind of yogurt? Plain, non fat, fruit @ bottom (may be too sweet-too much sugar?)
I don't think a lot of sugar would be good? Yes, No?
Thanks
 
Hello I'm very new to this site so I hope I'm not being rude by barging in...
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I give my week old chicks chickweed and very little clover (chopped up very fine) with grit sprinkled on top of it kind of like salt. They seem to really like it, except one decided to stand in the dish and poop...
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I've been told chickweed is highly nutritious for baby chicks. Have any of you done that? Was I right in giving it to them?
 
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If giving chicks anything other than their starter crumble, they need grit. One excellent option is to give them a plug of sod. Depending on your soil structure, they can get some grit there, plus, it will help them to build their immunity, and they'll have a blast tearing it to shreds, and eating any grass it has. Be sure your lawn has not been treated with pesticides/herbicides/fungicides if you do this. Also, clip any grass short. Regarding worming: a lot of flocksters don't medicate unless they actually see worms, or unless they have a fecal float test done by the vet which indicates that there is sufficient worm load to warrant medicating them.
 
The main reason to give yogurt is for the live active cultures/probiotics. They'll get some protein and vitamins as well.

Another option is an avian type probiotic powder.
Gro-2-Max is formulated specifically for chickens and can be used in the water or feed.
 

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