What Treats Can 5 Week Old Babies Have?

[Barry Natchitoches]

My five week old babies go outside to live tomorrow.


There is grass growing in their pen. Is there any reason they cannot eat that grass?


Also, what treats can they have?


Can they have fresh strawberries from the garden?


What about lettuce?


What about tomatoes (though I don't have any red ones yet, but they are a 'growin)?

 

[BrattishTaz]

As long as they have grit, they can have snacks in moderation. They really need the nutrients in the chicks starter right now so don't give too much yet. They will love strawberries, grass, bugs, maybe lettuce (mine won't eat it), tuna, oatmeal, etc...

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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I agree with BrattishTaz.

 

[lovebabychicks]

I have heard that chickens that are laying eggs that if they eat fruit then they won't lay eggs for 6 weeks. I don't know if this is true or not. Does anyone know?
I don't give my adult hens fruit....only veggies.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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Mine have had apples with no problem. Also watermelon and grapes. Didn't affect their laying.

Here is the treats chart:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2593-Treats_Chart

 

[BlueBetween]

mine like mealworms, yogurt, apples, melon, grass, earthworms, green beans, oatmeal, and cooked potato skins. So far.

 

[Sorin]

Grapes! Grapes and cantaloupe! My sweetest, gentlest hens will ATTACK me if I have either one of those in my hand!

The fruit has never stopped mine form laying. Worms too! Its hilarious watching them play keep away when I throw them a worm I found!