Treats???

[madi99]

what are some safe and fun treats i can give my chicks... they are 16 days old.. and it might sound really funny but i really want them to like me!! so what can i give them and how much and how often..... Thanks in advance!!

 

[mnferalkitty]

Mealworms that is a lot of fun watching them eat those. I also like giving them whole squash I don't even cut it and it keeps them busy. This year I am going to try a whole watermelon.

 

[downsm75]

Mine attack small pieces of watermelon like its gold

 

[downsm75]

Fresh corn too
.. like corn on the cob. Also keeps them busy

 

[madi99]

Mealworms that is a lot of fun watching them eat those. I also like giving them whole squash I don't even cut it and it keeps them busy. This year I am going to try a whole watermelon.

Mine attack small pieces of watermelon like its gold

i actually have watermelon! can i give it to them at such a young age? i also have plain greek yogurt can i give them that? will either affect their poop?

 

[mnferalkitty]

just give then a tiny piece just don't over do it and not every day with the watermelon. make sure they have grit if you are going to give treats

 

[madi99]

thanks! how much grit should i leave available to them... i don't plan on taking them off of their starter food any time soon...

 

[Wallygator]

Try just only one worm my chicks go crazy but don't give them a lot of worms because their poop will be runny

 

[downsm75]

You can put the grit in it's own feeder, they will find it. Also, I give mine small wedges of watermelon. They also like corn and blueberries.

 

[downsm75]

thanks! how much grit should i leave available to them... i don't plan on taking them off of their starter food any time soon...

Make sure you use CHICK GRIT