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[mark1guy]

My 5 week old ckicks can't get enough dried kelp. I went down the beach and picked 6 buckets and have been drying it and they love the stuff. I'm afraid to give them to much as they are still quite young.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

[AccioSarah]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart
I love this treat chart! I always use it.

 

[AccioSarah]

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I work at a healthy pet food store and we sell Organic dried kelp by the bucket full! It's great for all animals (as far as I know, never heard of giving it to chickens). Kelp helps with cleaning out the digestive tract and has over 60 minerals and vitamins, is high in fiber, an anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, a thyroid regulator and boosts stamina and endurance!
So even though I've never heard of giving it to chickens- I can only assume it would be benefical! I should bring some home for mine.

 

[dawnieworld]

I'm still trying to figure out what my ladies like. They seem to be a little pickier than I thought they would be. They didn't even go nuts for watermelon or strawberries. Today I gave them some Honey bunches of oats w/almonds and they barely touched it. So far the one thing I find they do love is YOGURT! They went crazy the time I gave it them. What are some of your chickens favorite treats??? What about scratch? Should I buy some of that or wait until the winter to introduce it?

 

[Pet Duck Boy]

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How old are they? When mine were chicks they only ate their starter, boiled eggs, and mealworms. That's all they would eat until I got them an outside pen at 6 weeks. Now my 5 girls are 11 weeks old and eat just about anything that isn't too big to swallow. I think they get more willing to try new foods as they get older. They eat grass, bird seed, BOSS, eggs, bugs, and their starter/grower in the morning and evening.