3 Day Olds and Food

[Superior Chicks]

My new girls are doing great in every aspect, except they don't seem to be too crazy about their crumbles. Its been awile since I've had peeps so I can't remember how much they should be eating.

They are pecking on it, and drinking LOTS of water. I just got them yesterday morning, and they had been in shipment for two days.

They are settling in nicely, and display totally normal behavior, and sweet normal sounds.

Should I be concerned? Maybe change food brands? I don't have alot of options where I'm at, and of course, I have 100 lbs. of the chick starter I have.

Thanks!

Ma

 

[azelgin]

Somebody else will probably give you an answer before I get done typing this, but here goes.

I feed my new chicks on crumbles too. It sometimes looks like they aren't eating, just pecking, but when I watch closer, they are picking out the smaller pieces. I wouldn't worry about them just yet. If they are active and drinking, they are most likely fine.

 

[trilyn]

Hi, congrats on your new babies!! I've read on another thread about grinding the chick feed into a powder for the first few days. It's easier for them to eat and also was supposed to help with the pasty butt. Hope this helps

 

[Superior Chicks]

I ground up the crumbles, I think they were too big. They still aren't that interested, but I'll wait awhile yet.

If they don't show marked intrest by another 48 do you think I should try another brand?

Ma