Baby Chicks Not Eating Chick Starter

[MsBoPeep]

You can give them sand or dirt. Chick grit is about the same size.

Got it Thank you for the tips everyone!

 

[MsBoPeep]

That is how they would naturally get their grit. Depending on your soil you may never "need" grit. It's cheap and doesn't go bad, I leave it out.

I'm in south florida, it's basically beach sand.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm jealous of your beach sand!

Honestly, I don't give mine grit at all because they get it on their own once they're outside (or if I give them a clump of grass in the brooder). But it certainly doesn't hurt.

 

[MsBoPeep]

And what breeds did you get? I always find it interesting to see what people choose to start out with. Rhode Island Reds and Black Sexlinks...not what I planned for but they had just come in at the feed store and I just caved because they were so cute haha

 

[MsBoPeep]

Wait, one last thing..I put the sand in with some grass and they are just eating the sand. is this ok? should I stop them from eating it?

 

[MsBoPeep]

I've seen using a colander recommended to sort out the smaller pieces.

Oh, that's a good idea!