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peafowl_Lover said:
I have 13 chicks out of 20 eggs, 2 needed assistance. Have you any tips for caring for them and making them friendly?
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Adorable babies! ❤️ Definitely handle them a lot, around day 2 or 3 I like to get them all out of the brooder and sit with them on the living room floor for 5 or 10 minutes. (Lock up all dogs, cats, anything else that is dangerous) I lay down an old bed sheet and sit in the middle. The chicks will naturally gravitate to your lap being a bit nervous of their big world. This teaches them your lap is a safe place to be. Do this daily until coop time, you will have lap babies that beg you to sit down with them for their daily love tank filling for the rest of their days.
 
peafowl_Lover said:
What treats can I give to the chicks?
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Chicks really shouldn't have many treats until they are 6 weeks of age, their chick feed is so important for growth and healthy immune systems. You can give them a tiny bit of plain scrambled eggs once a day, (eggs contain all the building blocks of life in them, ) and clean up what they don't consume in the brooder as it can spoil and grow bacteria in the heat. No grit required for eggs or chick feed. Once they reach 6 weeks you can add healthy things like chopped greens, broccoli slaw, cabbage, things of thus nature. Here is our Treats Chart on BYC with all the safe foods you can feed... https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens.47738/
 

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