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Hi everyone I have been searching the internet as I have just bought my 4 gorgeous babies and am so exited but there's so much contradictory info on the web, this seemed the best place for experience and accurate info! I have my list of what i can and can't feed them etc, but it doesn't tell me how often, and quantities of treats?! Can people please advise. Also is it possible to make my chucks treats like mealworm cakes etc so keep them entertained? Sorry 500 questions I just want to keep them happy and healthy and give them the best life
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possible! :) Thanks in advance :) x
 
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Welcome to BYC!

You will want to do some reading in our learning center here on BYC for lots of good reads on all the aspects of keeping poultry, including feeding and treats...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Here is our treat chart that will help you offer them the proper goodies...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

Good luck with your new babies and if you have any other questions, that is what we are here for!
 
Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! X2 the Chicken Treat chart for some ideas on what to treat your chickens with! The general rule of thumb is you want to limit treats to about 10-15% of their diet if you are feeding them a complete commercial food, so you don't unbalance their diet. A lot of people make their chickens homemade flock blocks for entertainment, here is a thread with some recipes and ideas https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/111647/homemade-purina-flock-block
 
Generally you have enough feed in the feeder to last all day. Make sure to keep it dry because wet food gets moldy and moldy food can kill birds.

Birds generally will not pig out on feed except for the "meat" breeds that have explosive growth so they can be butchered at a young age. They will do nothing but stay by a feeder and eat and usually have to be limited to 12 hours with food, 12 hours without or they could die before processing age.

Think of treat like candy with kids. If they get too many treats they won't want to eat nourishing food.
 

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