At what age can chicks have scratch?

[debid]

Meal worms can be a problem for young chicks. I learned the hard way.

What happened?

 

[Perris]

And, what makes you @Miusername think that the mealworms were responsible for whatever happened?

My chicks thrive on live mealworms, and their broodies quietly bring their chicks to me in order to make sure they get plenty without competition from the rest of the flock.