Re:how old before you can give scratch

[h2oratt]

My chicks are three weeks old. Can I start giving them scratch?

 

[tsmith91]

Yes just as a treat they will also need some grit to help with digestion

 

[rides2far]

Mine are 10 weeks old & still haven't had scratch! I give them greens every day, BOSS, & sprouts. Once a week they get a bunch of hay. They also get a little wild bird seed once or twice a week. They get live meal worms about 3X a week. I don't think I'll even by scratch! One less thing to buy

 

[Sonya9]

Also depends on the climate and the type of scratch. I live in Georgia (hot most of the year) so I only give cracked corn or scratch in the cool/winter months. Giving corn as a treat in the summer when the birds are already struggling with the heat would make it worse for them.

 

[h2oratt]

What is BOSS

 

[TheRambler]

Black oiled sunflower seeds