Rhode Island Red chics

Tees chics 101

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Hello, I am VERY new to this so I maybe blowing up the forums with questions!
I just got 6 Rhode Island red chics last saturday, I believe to be about 2 weeks old. They are doing great so far! My first question is.......at what age should I add small amounts of scraps, veggies, etc in their diet?
 
Hi and welcome to BYC. Adding scraps etc to a chicks diet is not necessary - chick feed has all the nutrients necessary. If you wish to do so, then grit is important before dong so. You can give them a sod of grass (soil n all) to give them the grit that they will need.

If you check out the Learning Centre, you'll find a whole host of resources on all things chicken.

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

Your state thread is worth joining as you will get to know other BYC members in your area (https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread). In fact, the search box should become your best friend
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Lastly but by no means least, the members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.

All the best
CT
 
extras should not amount more than 10% of their diet. Chickens quickly become spoiled, like kids with candy, and will turn up their beaks at what is best for them.
 

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