they get chick grit now have since I got them, was just thinking the older ones may have been able to get the bigger grit now, they eat meal worms and diced greens. I dice it up real tiny. never thought about sunflower kernels, how about the kind we buy to eat ourselves, would those be ok?Too Fast ~ We were wondering when you were going to come out of hibernation! Good to hear from you!
chick rookie ~ I looked for this post the other night because I was going to answer . . . not that I know the answer! lol I have been offering chick grit for my chicks since I feed them small live mealworms and crickets and tiny sunflower kernels for treats. I'm assuming that the time to switch to offering larger grit is when they are old enough to live outside. Even though mine free range during the day and can find small pebbles for grit, I still keep a smaller hanging feeder of grit and also one with oyster shell in their coop for "free choice."
Leahs Mom ~ My sister who knits sent me that photo of the hens wearing knitted capes! ha Although they are look lovely on those hens, I bet they end up sliding around and getting caught on bushes, etc. I do think that style is more flattering than a form-fitting sweater!
We also have two wild children and a couple of cats running around. So hello, I'm sure I will be back witha question or two once we actually have a brooder full of chicks!
