Feeding hog mash or wild bird seed.?

[my hennypenny]

I have alot of wild bird seed and hog mash. Can I feed it to my 4 week old chicks
along with their chick crumbles.?

 

[U_Stormcrow]

You can, but you shouldn't.

Neither meets the nutritional needs of growing chicks, and their formative years are the most important. Later, when their growing is done, if you want to offer either as scratch, that's just fine. Presently? Steer clear.

 

[nuthatched]

X2

 

[my hennypenny]

Thank you for your advice. I won't be feeding any.