Silkie feeding from birth?

[Debs1984]

Hello,
Im getting massivley mixed advice from everywhere on what i should be feeding my new silkie chicks and mother hen.
They are currently in the indoor coop due to the rain and take them out to the run when it dries up for an hour or so.
I currently feed them chick crumbs with small budgie grit (as I was told not to use the oyster shells id bought) they have treats of veg and always fresh water... Is this all right the chicks are 3 days old.
Many thanks

 

[Ravynscroft]

Chick crumbles is just fine... no, you don't need oyester shell until the girls are a lot older and laying eggs... if you just give them crumbles, then they don't need the grit... if you give veggies (which sounds like that is more for mom and the bits she breaks up for them) then just make sure there's a bit of grit around... sounds like you're doing well and ask any questions anytime!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. RavynFallen has given you some good advice. If you haven't done so already, definitely check out our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center. There is loads of useful information there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your Silkies.

 

[N F C]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

It would be fun to see a picture of your silkie chicks if you would like to share. It sounds like you're off to a good start with them.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[drumstick diva]

Nothing cuter than silkie chicks. Welcome to Backyard chickens. You may also like to subscribe to the "Silkie thread."