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My chicks are 3 weeks old now and I was wondering if I could give them blueberries?
Can I Give My Chicks Blueberries?
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Yes, you can try giving them blueberries now. Don't overdo it, though, since their main feed should still be commercial chick feed. It would also be a good idea to offer them some chick grit so that they can digest the tougher blueberries correctly.
x2. They'll need the grit to help digest the berries.
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Can I use sand as grit??
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I have baby chicks in a couple days old is it OK if I give them blueberries
No - I don't think sand is a good substitute for grit. Buy a tiny bag of chick grit at Tractor Supply it doesn't cost much and will last you through several batches of chicks.
If you brood outside and they have access to dirt they can probably find their own grit - but I don't risk it as I have heavy clay soil so I give them a little bowl of chick grit. There is also grit for grown chickens but that may be too big so get the stuff that specifies it is for chicks.
Try not to give an treats for a few weeks.
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