Feeding new chicks....

[tjalred]

What is the best thing to feed new chicks? I am new to this and want to be ready when the chicks arrive. Any help appreciated.

 

[Zippy007]

Chick crumb/starter feed comes in crumbs or mash
As for feeding chicks scraps, or worms and other bugs from the garden... Small amounts of vegetable/dairy should be fine for the chicks (and they'll love it!), and the same goes with bugs and worms. But consider those like dessert, not the main course. Starter feeds contain everything chicks need to survive and thrive, and filling them up with too much of the "other stuff" can throw off their nutritional balance.

 

[Zippy007]

As for grit for the chicks, sand, parakeet gravel or canary gravel, available at your local pet store or grocery store pet aisle, will suffice. You can either sprinkle this in their feed or provide it in a small cup or bowl.

 

[Aschenfire]

Chicke starter crumbles which you can get at any feed store. I don't feed mine medicated food, simply because I feel they will build their own immunity to things (cocci) on their own. I've never lost a baby, so I am either lucky or have super healthy birds. You can feed medicated or not, depending on your preference. They can also have some squished up hard boiled eggs...they love them, and the protien is good for new babies

 

[tjalred]

Chicke starter crumbles which you can get at any feed store. I don't feed mine medicated food, simply because I feel they will build their own immunity to things (cocci) on their own. I've never lost a baby, so I am either lucky or have super healthy birds. You can feed medicated or not, depending on your preference. They can also have some squished up hard boiled eggs...they love them, and the protien is good for new babies

Pros and cons of medicated feed?