Yes, they have no idea of what a normal chicken behaviour would entail, but they are fast learners and it is nice to watch them discover that life can be so much more than being crammed in a commercial production plant.
At first, they will not have any grit/rough sand in their gizzard and they will need it to be able to process any feed other than pellets.
To switch their feed it is best to do so slowly over a period of at least 5-10 days to not overwhelm their digestive tract and cause diarrhea.
At first, they will not have any grit/rough sand in their gizzard and they will need it to be able to process any feed other than pellets.
To switch their feed it is best to do so slowly over a period of at least 5-10 days to not overwhelm their digestive tract and cause diarrhea.