treats for chicks

[KathyR]

I have seen some of you give your chicks treats. My little ones are 4 weeks old, crested polish and araucanas/americanas mix. Are they to small to feed the crickets to? What are some suitable treats for them?
Kathy

 

[gritsar]

They'll love the crickets and they will have a blast chasing the crickets and then playing keep away.
The first two treats I offered weren't really treats at all - chopped hard boiled egg (protein) and plain yogurt (good for their gut). Always in moderation.

 

[KathyR]

I was wondering if the crickets would be to large to swallow for chicks so young.
Kathy

 

[gritsar]

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By the time they finish playing keep away, ripping the cricket to shreds in the process, it's small enough to swallow.