I fed spaghetti

[Toi-toi]

I fed spaghetti my 2weeks old chicks!!!
Only 2 out of 6 enjoyed it.
Making loud peeps and running around, so fun to look them.
But other 4 are just looking and didn't seem to interested.
Is that normal??

 

[allieloveschickens]

My barred rock chicks are a bit picky too, They just have different tastes. I wouldn't worry about it unless the other chicks stop eating altogether.

 

[buffbuttercup]

my chicks got noodles around 3 weeks and they go ape-stuff for them!! so fun to watch. just make sure they're getting their grittys!

 

[3chimama]

I have never given my chickens noodles- now I have got to try it!

 

[loopy12]

Try jiggling and wiggling the spaghetti around like its worms...my chicks like to chase strands of noodles...

 

[Toi-toi]

Quote:
Oh I thought they don't need grit for spaghetti...

 

[pgpoultry]

As my momma hen grabbed a bluebottle fly, snapped it in two and placed it in front of a chick who promptly ate it, I guess most things we try will be pretty tame in comparison!,
Sandie

 

[buffbuttercup]

maybe not? it's soft, but i was told to make sure they had it for any food other than their crumbs.

 

[Toi-toi]

I put grit in the brooder today but they are not eating...
Well, I hope they will eat here and there so I'll be comfortable to give them more treats.

 

[MotherJean]

To be sure the little ones get their grit, sprinkle it on the food you are feeding them - like adding a little salt to your food. Sometimes you have to watch these little ones with grit left as free choice in their brooder. Some aren't terribly bright and will fill up on it thinking it's food. Eventually they figure it out, but use a little caution at first. Rule of thumb: grit for everything except chick crumbles, yogurt, and eggs.