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After reading several posts...Could anyone list safe chick snacks?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by Gindee77, Apr 12, 2008.

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  1. Apr 12, 2008 #1
    Gindee77

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    I need to know what snacks I can feed my chicks and when I can start. I have 2 and 3 week old chicks. I gave them each a cheerio today and they went wild. I would like to start giving them treats once in a while just to make their little lives more interesting!

    TIA!
     
  2. Apr 12, 2008 #2
    arlee453

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    newchickmom

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    I just gave mine some crickets, from the pet store, today. That was very intertaining! [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  4. Apr 12, 2008 #4
    Gindee77

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    Thanks, that's a great list!!

    When can chicks have all that stuff? I would imagine they would need to be started slowly on any treats so they don't get diarrhea.
     
  5. Apr 12, 2008 #5
    d.k

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    * Personally, I think the cheerios were the best treat idea I've heard. [​IMG]
     
  6. Apr 12, 2008 #6
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    I give mine: lettuce,bread,fruit,vegetables. no seeds they can hurt them. Only give them a little it my upset their stomach.
     

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