Grass clipping for young chicks

[valison]

I have 8 week old chicks and getting ready to mow my grass for the first time. They have never had anything but starter/grower to eat? Can I give them some of the grass clippings and do I need to also get them grit to go with it?

 

[nchls school]

I give mine grass clippings; even pieces of sod. Dirt, worms., roots and all. Extra grit is not needed.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Grass clippings are ok but I would only give them short clippings (as they can cause impaction) and yes they should have access to a source of grit as well.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Mine love grass, leaves, dandelion, etc. My question is can it still be clippings from a mower. I know other animals they warn not to feed from mowers due to possible oil, gas leakage on them.

 

[Helloworld]

Grass clippings are ok but I would only give them short clippings (as they can cause impaction) and yes they should have access to a source of grit as well.

I would add, go scoop up a thin piece of grass with dirt like sod and let them choose of they want. The dirt will go first lol Bugs over grass lol

 

[rosemarythyme]

Mine love grass, leaves, dandelion, etc. My question is can it still be clippings from a mower. I know other animals they warn not to feed from mowers due to possible oil, gas leakage on them.

I think it should be ok as long as the mower is in good condition, though I understand the concern. I use an electric mower so no gas leakage.

 

[valison]

Thanks for the comments We have been so busy trying to get their coop built that we haven't mowed yet this spring and the grass is knee high in places and is seeding. I'll have to take a weed eater to it in places and was think that is what I would give them.