Good treats for baby chicks

[LhickenChicken]

Some of you might know that I recently hatched out 20 chicks. Now I'm lost on what to give them for treats, because I tried boiled mashed eggs and they seem to be turning their beaks up at it. I tried bits of grape, a bit of apple, and a bit of celery, but everything else... Well let's just say I'm not an expert on treats for these guys. The chicks are supposed to like the boiled eggs! I have chick grit, before you ask. But they don't like the eggs. Any "vegetarian" suggestions for treats for chicks?

 

[3KillerBs]

Wet their regular feed with plain water.

They go NUTS over this.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

The only treat I give chicks is egg yolk in their mash or a chick stick. They don't need treats. If they're bored you can get them some parakeet ladders, mirrors, or little swings but they don't always use them. Alternatively, if its warm enough where you live, you can take them on little field trips outside for an hour or so at a time. They are growing-they don't need treats just their food.

 

[Huntmaster]

I've tried everything I've heard, but I DO want to spoil them until they can't be spoiled any more. That's just what I like to do with the chickens, is spoil them rotten.

Spoiling them with treats is a feel good for you not always best for health of chick/chickens it needs to be done in moderation and the right way and time.

 

[Sally PB]

Wet their regular feed with plain water.

They go NUTS over this.

This is how I teach them that I'm the "Bringer of Food."

I put a couple tablespoons of wetted feed, aka mash, into my palm, and rest my palm on the floor of the brooder. I get comfortable, as I'll be there a while. Eventually, one chick will approach and test it. Then it won't be long until all of them try it. It's like getting tapped with a bunch of dull pencils.

I've only had 3 or 6 chicks though, not 20.

 

[brandonstokley]

no treats until they get grit.

personally I don't give treats until the go to the big girl coop.

 

[HenriettaPizzaNolan]

Like others have said, young chicks really shouldn't be getting treats besides eggs. Maybe in a couple weeks, introduce some chick grit, and then you can try other stuff with them. With mine, I broke dried mealworms into thirds, or I had these treats called quack snacks from TSC that were easily broken apart. Honestly, my chicks didn't really like treats that much until they were maybe 6-8 weeks old. They preferred eating feed from my hand. I think they know what's good for them, so don't force it. Like someone else said, wetting the feed is exciting for them for some reason. I'd stick to that until they are a little older and then try some treats with grit. Good luck with your babies.

 

[Percheron chick]

A pie plate of dirt is the best entertainment for bored chicks.

 

[LhickenChicken]

The only treat I give chicks is egg yolk in their mash or a chick stick. They don't need treats. If they're bored you can get them some parakeet ladders, mirrors, or little swings but they don't always use them. Alternatively, if its warm enough where you live, you can take them on little field trips outside for an hour or so at a time. They are growing-they don't need treats just their food.

True, but it's winter here and, well a true Canadian winter. I've tried everything I've heard, but I DO want to spoil them until they can't be spoiled any more. That's just what I like to do with the chickens, is spoil them rotten.

 

[Huntmaster]

They're about a week old so I'll be starting on grit soon

They need the grit before any treats other than their feed or eggs