feeding greens

[wanda chick]

At what age is it okay to start giving chicks greens like lettuce? My chicks are 7 weeks old.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

I don't know that there is really a set age for getting greens, but I would say that your chicks are definitely old enough to have them. Just start them on greens slowly so it doesn't upset their stomachs.

God Bless,

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

At about one week of age I begin giving a few 1/2 inch grass clippings, and chick grit sprinkled over the food.

Lettuce- should be fine if you give them grit or they can find it in the soil free ranging. I would chop it up very fine for them. When they are that age sometimes they will reject treats. I would offer it in small quanities.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

At about one week of age I begin giving a few 1/2 inch grass clippings, and chick grit sprinkled over the food. 

Lettuce- should be fine if you give them grit or they can find it in the soil free ranging. I would chop it up very fine for them. When they are that age sometimes they will reject treats. I would offer it in small quanities.

Also, I forgot to say, welcome to BYC.