treats for chicks

[Gonzo]

I give my baby chicks treats at least twice a day, they've had strawberries, plain yogurt, worms, hard boilded eggs, and mashed potatoes. I tried giving them some lettuce, but they won't touch it. can I give them baby food as treats, like the vegtables? Or am I spoiling them too much? I love watching them eat, and I want them to be as healthy as possible.

 

[ThePamperedPullet]

Depends on how much you are treating them and how much regular feed they get. Do you give them a medicated chick starter feed? The treats are fine in moderation but they will get to where they don't want the normal feed and just expect treats all the time. If you give a child a candy bar twice a day every day is he going to want to eat spinach when you offer that to him?

 

[Gonzo]

your right! I've been giving treats after breakfast & before bed. I've been mixing their starter food in with the plain yogurt. They have medicated food too. Thanks