Picky Chick. Treat idea?

[tarnte]

I’m trying to find a treat that my almost 6-week old Silver laced Wyandotte will like. So far I introduced mealworm, strawberry, pumpkin seed, cooked egg, pineapple, plain yogurt.....None of these got her attention at all..... I wish I find something that she would go crazy for. On the other hand, my other chick, a Buff Orpington would go crazy for the mealworm I gave her.



PS. I have been giving grits to my chicks since they are 2 weeks old.

 

[SueT]

Treats should constitute less than 10% of their diet so as to not dilute the nutrition they need for growth. Don't worry if it won't eat treats and be happy it eats its feed.....

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I generally don't add any extras until after 8-10 weeks except for scrambled eggs. Chicks need mostly a good balanced starter or else they can get deficiencies.