Can I bring my chickies some clover?

[gel2727]

They are about a week old I think (just starting to sprout some tail feathers). Would it be ok to bring them some clover, it's still a little cold to bring them outside (the weather hasn't been too nice lately). Thanks.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

I bet they would like that! You can pull up a clump, roots & dirt & all, and put it in for them to peck & scratch apart. Just don't give chicks too many treats, like kids they need to save most of their appetite for their grow food. But this would be food + entertainment, all right in moderation. Have fun!

 

[gel2727]

Thanks!

 

[columbiacritter]

Mine love it and go crazy when they see me comign with a fresh batch.

 

[lovin'mychicks]

If I might recommend,

if there is anyway that you can pull the root and all as mentioned before, or pull long green stems and tie them up someway (like to the side of the coop/brooder) the chicks might like the challenge of pulling pieces.

One problem I have seen from a fellow BYCer was that she brought too long of pieces to the chickens and they had crop problems as a result. Not a major problem, but it caused her worry. When you tie up the greens they have the opportunity to peck off small pieces they can digest!

Have fun watching them discover something new!

 

[Slywoody]

Better give them chick grit first or they may get impacted crop and die.