watermelon for chicks?

[Shark Akhrrana]

I went out to do some errands and when I came back home it was rather late. I went to check on my 4 week old Brahma chicks only to find someone fed them watermelon. I'm not sure if they should be eating that at such an early age.

Should I be worried?

 

[AZBootsie]

I wouldn't worry about it, They probably loved it. But like with any kids, if they fill up on treats they will refuse dinner and not get the nutrition they need.

 

[Iuvmychix]

Don´t worry!I bet they loved it!!

 

[Shark Akhrrana]

Glad to know. I was worried they could get sick if they ate to much of it.

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

I'm sure they enjoyed it but remember they need grit if they start eating food that isn't their chick starter. When it's really hot I dice up watermelon and freeze it, extra special treat for my flock

 

[Shark Akhrrana]

It is rather hot out here. They are eating all right i believe. mostly chick starter. I also give them Chick scratch in a different container. I'm glad the watermelon is OK for them. I think i will do what you do also. Now about the grit. Is there a special Chick grit?

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

Yep, my package just says "Chick grit", it's smaller in size which is what they need. They can't digest food without it. I don't think eating something without grit one time is going to cause a problem, but I wouldn't give them anything else until you have them on grit. If they can't "chew" the food then it's going to pile up in their gizzard