What should I NOT feed my chicks!

[BMWQ]

My Golden rockets are approximately 5-7 weeks old. They have most of their actual feathers and just a little bit of down left on their heads. We've been feeding them starter chick feed and I want to expand their diet. I've seen lots of things in the forum that I CAN feed them, so I'd like to know for sure what I SHOULDN"T feed them to be sure I dont hurt our new family members! thank you!

 

[flockof4]

There is a good list of things not to feed chickens at the bottom of the treats page. You can find a link to the treats page at the very top of the "Feeding and Watering Your Flock" section. Then scroll down to the end of the treats and there's a list of things that you shouldn't feed.

 

[Kittymomma]

Can't add much to what flockof4 said except be sure to give them grit if they are going to be eating anything other then their starter.

 

[BMWQ]

thank you, how long will they be eating their starter? they just devour it i was worried it wasnt filling them up enough...

 

[flockof4]

The starter is great. Let 'em gobble it up. If you're using medicated starter you can probably switch to non-medicated around 8-10 weeks (some people will suggest later, you're choice). And then consider switching to layer feed around 18 weeks or your first egg.

 

[little_grey_bantam]

I can't help this one..

But don't feed your chicks poison

or anything toxic!! LOL
Sorry, couldn't help it!!!