Good treats for baby chicks

[Sussex19]

Okay! I thought wetted feed was bad and I threw it out.

It is bad if it old, but if its a fresh mash they love it!
Some folks do ferment it, but that is not something I know anything about.

 

[Tonyroo]

Chick's don't care for vegetables they don't have a palette for them.

 

[LhickenChicken]

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.

Oh okay. It's not like I'm giving them treats 24/7, I'm moderating it over a few days.

 

[LhickenChicken]

Chick's don't care for vegetables they don't have a palette for them.

Good to know but I noticed that chickens like vegetables I guess a whole lot better than chicks do?

 

[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.

 

[3KillerBs]

Okay! I thought wetted feed was bad and I threw it out.

I make up some mash for them daily -- in addition to them liking it, it's supposed to help prevent pasty-butt.

They always eat it all before it has a chance to go bad.

 

[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.

 

[LhickenChicken]

Thank you for all of your help! I will try eggs and wet chick feed for now until they are 6-7 weeks old and they will get grit anyway, even though they are not getting that many treats.

 

[LhickenChicken]

More good news: They ate all of the boiled egg.

 

[Percheron chick]

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