What treats to give baby chicks

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

I just leave it in there until they quit eating....usually 10-15 minutes is plenty.

Thank you!!

 

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

Finally had a chance yesterday to get two scoops of dirt and a handful of sand.
Put it in there for the chicks and I think they like it at first they were very weary but they seem to like it !

 

[fuzzi]

Finally had a chance yesterday to get two scoops of dirt and a handful of sand.
Put it in there for the chicks and I think they like it at first they were very weary but they seem to like it !

I had my chicks in an outside brooder but put them in a "play yard" for short periods of time. I pulled up a weed clump with dirt attached and they loved it. I just checked, they were a week old.

 

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

I had my chicks in an outside brooder but put them in a "play yard" for short periods of time. I pulled up a weed clump with dirt attached and they loved it. I just checked, they were a week old.

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Oh my goodness! They are so adorable I can’t wait to be able to put them outside

 

[Sunshine Coop]

Hi there chickie friends,

We have had our 15 chickens for one week now and I have noticed the chickens are pecking at the cardboard box. I feel like they are bored and need to be provided with some natural elements.

Would it be okay if I gave some grass/dirt with worms to my little friends?
Can I mix dirt and sand together and give ?

I feel like they are ready for nature, however I am not sure if it’s okay.

I always gave my chicks a small box of dirt that I got from my yard. I started off with only a little and added more as they got bigger. I find that it helps slowly introduce them to the bacteria in the dirt too so they don’t get sick. Still watch for coccidiosis if you are introducing them to dirt just incase. My chicks haven’t gotten sick from giving them dirt but it’s better to be safe than sorry!