New to chicks

[reneet238]

I'm new to raising chicks. I think mine around 5 to 6 weeks old. I've been feeding them medicated crumbles but they seem hungry. When I go to open the coop they are a little aggressive but I think they are hungry. I put some grass in there and they went crazy I have also put meal worms on also. When do I need to stay feeding them different good and what kind.

 

[Exotica]

Hello and welcome!
Hope you fall in love with this website as much as I have<3
Such a sweet community here and everyone is so very helpful!

How are you feeding them? You should leave feed out for them to eat as much as they want until they are full!! They will eat whenever they are hungry and stop when full. Grass and meal worms are great treats but should only make up 10% of their food intake. How many chicks do you have? Medicated crumbles are fine.
Aggressive as in pecking at you? It may be that they are hungry. Like I said, try leaving feed in maybe a deep dish and let them eat as much as they want then the next day, go out side and see if they are aggressive. If you're trying to keep them as pets you can sit next to their pen and let them get accustomed to you. Eventually, they'll jump on you to investigate!

Feed should be fed as follows:
Newly Hatched to 6 weeks - Starter
6 weeks - 20 weeks - Grower
After that they should be fed Layer feed.

Here are some great links to check out!:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...books-dont-tell-you-my-experience-as-a-newbie
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/getting-started-raising-chickens - Everything you need to know!
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/ - She's a member of this community and has great articles on poultry care!

Once again, welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay<3

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[reneet238]

I have six three Rhode island reds and three buffs... I keep food available at all times but I think they are wanting more...I am feeding them with a plastic feeder with the metal round thing with the holes on it on the bottom. I am wanting them to be pets and laying hens. I have had lots of fun watching them and this site is full of information..thanks for responding and any other suggestions ate appreciated. I think tonite I'm going to get a deep dish like you said and try that

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Be careful with the grass, long blades can cause impacted crops. If they are eating things apart from their chick feed, they will need grit unless you allow them outside where they can find small stones, as they need them.