How much should I be feeding 3 week old chicks

[bill3607]

my girls get all of their food out of my hands, besides the food in their feeder

I got too many chickens and too little time for that. I do try to give each a little individual attention each day though if at all possible.

 

[Tiken]

What kind of hanging treat?
Don't give them treats now, please. Treats take away from them getting a complete balanced diet (the chick starter feed) that they NEED.

Treats are like giving them candy and chips daily...it's just now a good habit to start.

https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Pro-Ch...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863979726835&psc=1

THIS IS THE TREAT ^^^

 

[chickentrains]

I got too many chickens and too little time for that. I do try to give each a little individual attention each day though if at all possible.

Haha, I have 7. I try and feed them while petting them. I have plenty of time, i spend all day, every day at home.

 

[Tiken]

Y'all are so wonderful for helping me

 

[Kiki]

https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Pro-Ch...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583863979726835&psc=1

THIS IS THE TREAT ^^^

I wouldn't feed that to my chicks.

The feed is formulated as a complete balanced diet.

 

[Tiken]

I wouldn't feed that to my chicks.

The feed is formulated as a complete balanced diet.

Thank you for the info should I toss it or should I keep it for when they grow up?

 

[Kiki]

Y'all are so wonderful for helping me

Read this. Pay attention to the last line.

Too many treats leads to an overweight bird very quickly.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...eproductive-system/egg-peritonitis-in-poultry

 

[Kiki]

Thank you for the info should I toss it or should I keep it for when they grow up?

You can offer it to them but not daily. Once in a blue moon. I don't know that product but I would assume it won't stay good for too long.

 

[Kiki]

Read this. Pay attention to the last line.

Too many treats leads to an overweight bird very quickly.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...eproductive-system/egg-peritonitis-in-poultry

My point with this and my point with mentioning to start reading threads in the emergency section is you'll see just how many people feed too many treats and end up with these type issues.

 

[Davethebirdman]

I have three (3 week old) chicks and I want to know should I not have a feeder with alot of food? I dont want to over feed them but what is a good amount they should be eating a day like how many cups. Thank you! P.S. I have grit and starter FEED.

Birds should have chick starter in front of them 24/7