What do chicks like to eat?

[chickens45]

Im new at raising chicks and I have 3 chicks and they have their chick food. I also give them oats sometimes and I boil eggs sometimes and feed them that which they love.

I’ve seen people say you can feed them table scraps.. does that include pretty much any scrap? Can they eat just whatever.. like if I have bread or pasta as scraps will they eat things like that?

What foods should be avoided?

 

[Perris]

hello @chickens45 welcome to BYC.

They are omnivorous, and will try all sorts; offering a variety and moderate portions is wise. And make sure they have some grit (chick sized pieces) as well; they need it to grind up the harder stuff in their little gizzards. There is a very good list of what can be given as treats and what should not here
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...—the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens.47738/

 

[Acre4Me]

How old are your chicks? what feed are they currently getting?

Any treats you provide dilute their nutrition from their feed. As chicks they are growing feathers like crazy and feathers are protein, so give treats very sparingly. Instead of oatmeal, give them a wet mash of their feed, sprinkle some small seeds on top or the scrambled/boiled egg. Just add water to the feed and get it to a consistency they like. My flock loves this treat and I know they are still getting the nutrition they need.