Proud newbie of 6 little chickies!

[Leap777]

Hello...my name is Betsy (No, I'm not a cow and do not own a cow!). I have new little chicks that are about a week and a half old. They are all happy, eating some crumbles out of my hand, and listening to soft rock in my basement. I have gently picked a couple of them up in my hand in the process of taming them. I am just itching (no, not scratching!) to give them some treats. I know I have to start giving them some grit--I am going to buy a package of parakeet gravel. Should I start giving them the grit first for several days before I give them treats? What kind of treats should I start with? Is it too early for live mealworms? Any suggestions?

 

[sourland]

Hi, Betsy, welcome to BYC. Would you like a cow?

 

[Wilebaum]

I usually give them scrambled eggs for their first treat. They can handle them without grit.

 

[silkiecuddles]

Hi, and welcome to BYC!! Congrats on your little chickies! What breed are they?

 

[scrambled please]

Welcome, you are soo cute, sorry. Like a first time Mom in a couple years you'll go to the end of the driveway for grit. I remember making up a dust bath and the chickies eating it. They love dirt more than snacks. God bless.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you Betsy. It's really best to keep them on their chick starter. Treats should not exceed 10% of their daily ration. Chicks are like kids and prefer treats to healthy food - to the point where they will expect to fill up on treats and not touch their nutritionally complete chicken feed.