How early can you start feeding table scraps?

[singletrack]

We just got 12 one-two week old chicks and I was wondering when it is okay to start feeding the chicks table scraps? Thanks in advance for the advice!

 

[Captain Carrot]

Welcome to the forum!

I've never fed table scraps until the birds are feathered out at about 6 weeks, that doesn't mean you can't though. I'd stick to soft stuff boiled potato, sweet potato, lettuce etc. Remove any uneaten scraps after a couple of hours, don't give them anything too salty or citric.

 

[AKsmama]

Make sure you're giving them chick grit (not regular bird grit from the pet store, which has added calcium- too much calcium at this young age can be bad for their kidneys) if you're going to be feeding table scraps.