I've fed eggs to 2 day old chicks as a nutrient boost. It doesn't matter if they are scrambled or boiled and mashed. Just don't put anything else in them. It's good for an occasional treat and would be one of the non-starter food items that wouldn't require grit to be in the gizzard.I’ve heard mixed things on feeding egg yolks to chicks. I know it is high in nutrients and can be good for chicks. How old do chicks need to be before you feed them egg yolks or other treats that are not their typical chick feed? Does it matter if it is hard boiled egg yolk or scrambled?
Any info would be much appreciated. Just trying to learn more
I am currently giving them grit already, just because of their food and bedding. One of my chicks had an issue with pasty butt on two of the days but that seems to (hopefully) have passed. Do you know if feeding egg yolk will worsen that all?
Do you know if feeding them egg yolk would increase the chance for pasty butt?
I'm going to keep an eye out for that. I suggest if you do feed them egg you just check them and see. So far I've seen nothing. ~whew~
I read that if you have a struggling chick it is good to give egg yolk as a nutritional boost. I took one from this morning’s egg collection and am giving it to her raw just like when they get it in their own egg. I’m being careful not to leave it with her too long as it is raw and I will dispose of any uneaten egg yolk in just a bit. I lost so many chicks in transport I don’t think I could bear to loose another.
