Question on Chicks

[kj7ty]

Was wondering how old I should wait before I try to clip their wings, and starting to feed them treats like veggie scraps, worms, etc.

Thanks.

Mike

 

[silkiechicken]

Age for veggies varies between different people. The key is moderation though and a bit of grit if they are inside on litter.

For wing clipping, my personal preference is to not clip them. That way when they are out they have a better chance at surviving any predators.

If you must clip though, do one wing and around 6 weeks you can do it and then again at like 4 months, or when ever their feathers get replaced and you find that the clipped feathers had all fallen out.

 

[kj7ty]

Thanks a lot for the info. Mike