Baby chicks

[Barbijo]

Hello, my name is Barb. We have had hands in the past, but they were older when we got them. Now we have three week old baby chicks and they are doing wonderful. I am wanting to know when we can start feeding them vegetable scraps. Thank you.

 

[Mrs J]

Hiya Barb a big welcome to backyard chickens!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC Barb

Congratulations on your new chicks There is a nice article here on raising them ~https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...first-60-days-of-raising-baby-chickens.47691/

Enjoy your time here with us all!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on your new babies! Generally it's best to wait until they are 6 weeks old, these first few weeks are so important to get all the nutrients out of their chick starter so they can develop healthy immune systems and organ growth. After that you can once a day offer up a tiny bit, no more than 10% of the diet. Sprinkle some parakeet grit on the food, just as if you were salting something.

Enjoy your babies, if you have any questions about them along the way, be sure to ask. Welcome aboard!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Barb and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us.

 

[N F C]

Hello, glad you're enjoying the chicks! What breed do you have?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Barb, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hello, my name is Barb. We have had hands in the past, but they were older when we got them. Now we have three week old baby chicks and they are doing wonderful. I am wanting to know when we can start feeding them vegetable scraps. Thank you.

Welcome to BYC!!