How young to introduce "scraps"?

[reedyfork]

Here's another one. Again, my chicks are only 5 weeks old. I've already offered them earthworms and mealworms as rare treats, but I was wondering at what age to start introducing them to table scraps - apples, lettuce, etc.? I seem to remember reading that giving them veggies and greens too early can lead to diarrhea...

Thanks!

Ron

 

[Ridgerunner]

Giving greens and veggies to any age can cause diarrhea. I'd suggest giving them small amounts and introduce one thing at a time to see how they react. Make sure they have grit and give them a little time for their systems to adjust to new things. Think moderation, not excess.

 

[teach1rusl]

Yep...plenty old enough for scraps. But anything new to the system has the potential to wreak havok, so go slowly. And think "treat," which means small quantity...with grit available.