11 day old chicks- eating anything and everything

[1stflockMama]

Awwww they’ll get there lol

I hope so! The kids are a little disappointed lol, the rule is you can only hold them if they climb on your hand.
They can pet them, hand feed them, and read them but no grabbing

 

[1stflockMama]

That's far too shallow for a dust bath so they're acting more like it's a feeder. Instead of the lid, use the tupperware tub, something deep enough that they can wear a rut into it. No need for the lavender and don't need to grind it down, just give them the dirt as is.

With grit, my approach is to add a pinch on their food once every few days. Prevents them from gorging on it.

Ohhhh!!!! Great advice!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I hope so! The kids are a little disappointed lol, the rule is you can only hold them if they climb on your hand.
They can pet them, hand feed them, and read them but no grabbing

Awww that’s sweet

 

[1stflockMama]

Ohhhh!!!! Great advice!

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Let us know if they dust bathe in it!

 

[1stflockMama]

Let us know if they dust bathe in it!

One chick Esther, went wild kicking dirt everywhere, all over the other chicks that were watching it was hilarious!
Then they ate some! Then she went and kicked more out. I think they are beginning to understand

 

[FrostRanger]

They sound like normal happy and curious chicks

 

[Farmgirl283420]

One chick Esther, went wild kicking dirt everywhere, all over the other chicks that were watching it was hilarious!
Then they ate some! Then she went and kicked more out. I think they are beginning to understand

I’ve had chicks dust bathe on my pants so I’m sure your chicks will figure it out!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

When my chicks are about three days old I give them chick grit, and if they gorge on it I don't worry about it, it doesn't seem to hurt them. Then about three days later I start introducing dried meal worms, which always seems to terrify them at first. I use the mealworms to teach them my voice and hands. By the time they are three weeks old, which is when I move them to an outdoor brooder, they usually come running to my voice.

 

[1stflockMama]

When my chicks are about three days old I give them chick grit, and if they gorge on it I don't worry about it, it doesn't seem to hurt them. Then about three days later I start introducing dried meal worms, which always seems to terrify them at first. I use the mealworms to teach them my voice and hands. By the time they are three weeks old, which is when I move them to an outdoor brooder, they usually come running to my voice.

That's great! I only have 2 of the 7 that come running to me, they are my cuddle bugs. I'll have to try the mealworm treats! We always have live for our reptiles, can the chicks have live?