What else can I feed these babies?

[terry's chicks]

They are almost 2 weeks old, 26 of them all seem ravenous, eatting lots of chick starter, probably at least 2-3 cups day, seems like I constantly refill their feeders (no, they never run out) I give them 2 hard boiled smashed egs twice a day, devore it in 5-10 min. very active and growing like crazy. They get grit sprinkled around, maybe a handfull a day. Just seems like they want more to eat????? Is there anything safely I can give them or just quit worrying?

 

[wbruder17]

Lettuce, yogurt, spinach, grain treats. Im sure there are lots more things, but this is what I give.

 

[Ariel301]

Cut up grapes and oranges go over well with mine. So does cabbage.

 

[Judy]

Time to look at the BYC treats chart: https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart

They are little eating machines. They look different to me every day, too, as they grow so fast. Even at 7 weeks or so I am amazed every time I go outside and see my little ones.

Treats are fine but don't overdo. A guideline I often see is not over 10% of their daily intake. This is so they don't get shorted on things like vitamins and minerals in their feed.

It's normal, really. Just fill the feeders, as you have been, and enjoy.