Giving Chicks treats?

[babychicks1203]

I have never had baby chicks before: Please help

How old do the chicks need to be before I start giving them treats? And how old can I start letting them outside to play?

Thank You so Much!

 

[noodleroo]

There are lots of opinions on this, but, I think you should wait about 2 wks before giving them something besides chick starter. If there is a problem, it gives you one less thing to narrow down; it won't be something they ate. I live where its very warm so I put mine outside in the tractor when they were 9 days old. I let them out of the tractor a few days later, only with supervision, in the late afternoon. Just make sure they don't get chilled.

 

[atimme]

I love the tame chicks on the dog photo noodleroo! Our babies have been cuddling up to a tennis ball in the brooder for a toy.

I agree, supervise them outside and gradually build them up to being out all day. In a secure area. Also hold off on treats for a while, 2-3 weeks, just in case something happens or the choke on a big piece. That would be no fun!

 

[noodleroo]

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