Feeding chicks mealworms as a treat...

[MillCreekCoop]

Newbie question...we are raising 5 white leghorns...they are a week old and doing great! It's surprising how quickly they grow!
I would like some advice from more experienced owners...we would like to begin giving them treats on a daily basis, which I understand from this forum can be done at 1-2 weeks...I purchased a small amount of moist mealworms to try, as I have read this is often a go-to supplement for birds...so, any advice on how much to feed them? Common sense tells me that it's up to the chicks, but I just wanted to make sure...thanks in advance!

 

[Chicks Galore3]

I wouldn't offer them in a dish 24/7 for them, as a supplement. Chickens/chicks LOVE mealworms and will eat them like crazy! I'd give them a couple from your hand if you want them to be hand tame, or sprinkle some around in the shavings for them to scratch for.

 

[Toehead]

Before you feed them mealworms, IIRC they need to have grit added to their diet

 

[gander007]

Yea at 8+ days old that is if they will eat it but watch out once they start as them chicks just might take a finger next .....Yum, yum

 

[MillCreekCoop]

Thanks for the advice/tips guys...we only planned to feed them the mealworms as a daily treat during our "playtime", "bonding time"...but, it's always good to listen to people with experience!