table scraps

[medbh]

I'd like to give our chickens table scraps. We just picked up chicks, how old do they need to be before they can have leftover veggies and such? Thanks!

 

[eggzettera]

Everyone has their own way of doing things, I gave mine table scraps as early as 2 weeks. More important then when I think is the how as in make sure they have access to grit if & when you feed. that's the important part in my opinion.
HTH

 

[Wynette]

I'm 100% in agreement with eggz. - I would just add to make sure they get CHICK grit rather than grown-up chicken grit. It's a bit smaller. Good luck, and welsome to BYC!!!

 

[Cetawin]

I gave my girls oatmeal and yogurt at a week old and steamed veggies at 2 weeks. Just make sure they get some chick grit and they will do fine. Watch for spices, heavy oils and butters. Treat it as a treat not a main food source and they will be happy healthy chicks.

 

[pattee]

Ok I've just started giving my chicks (2 weeks old) watermelon and cut up apples... I haven't given them grit, but after this thread I'm doing it tomorrow!

 

[Grindlefamily]

question on grit -

can you use super fine sand if you have it? I have a container of that in the chick area and they "bath" in it and I've seen them pick at it.

Thanks!

Louella