new to chicks and having pecking problems

[newatchicks]

I want to know at what age can I start with veggies and fruits? Or animal fats for protein? Also, can egg shells be used as grit ?

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

You can start feeding your chicks greens when they are around 1-2 weeks old. It is very important that you give them grit when feeding anything other than chick crumbs though. Coarse sand works well for small chicks. Crushed eggshell should only bed fed to laying hens, as an extra source of calcium. It can not replace or be used as grit.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, newatchicks, and

! Good luck to you!!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[rockinpaints]

Cheers from Ohio!

Glad you could join us!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!