Fun Stuff For Baby Chickens

[Love my Critters!]

Yes, they are old enough for some watermelon. Just don't make them too full on it to where they won't eat they starter. When my broody hens hatch a clutch, the first things they show their little ones is how to eat watermelon. Its cute because all the babies will have red/pink chests and heads. They will love it.

 

[JennsPeeps]

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More often than not, the entertainment is more for us than them!

Head to the pet store & get some meal worms. That'll keep you.. um... "them" entertained!

 

[cherrychicken]

mine like if i hold a bug or worm up to them

 

[glowworm]

I had a problem with mine liking treats too (at 4 weeks old). If i put it in their run they would ignore new stuff, even romaine lettece/carrots, etc. They already liked grass or weeds. So I decided to built them a wire cage on the side of the run that I could throw veggies/treats in. I put the grasses in there for a few days and conditioned them to thinking thats where food goes.

THats all it took, if I put anything in that cage now they get really excited and can't wait to get it.

 

[JennsPeeps]

Great thinking, glowworm! Classic conditioning for behavior modification.

 

[Bokeeliachick]

We tied an ear of corn to a string for them to peck at.
Kind of like a corn pinata.
They were scared at first but then they picked
that thing clean.
Very fun for us to watch. )

Lynn

2 RIR's, 2 Barred Rocks, 3 Brown Leghorns and 3 Aracaunas

 

[jdennysgirl]

Ok, update on the corn cob.
We went away for a few hours and came home and every kernel was gone on one side!! I turned it over for them and they came running immediately to finish it off! I guess I just didn't wait long enough. I can't believe they just danced all around that corn cob for hours this morning not touching it, then all of a sudden it is gone! How funny! I wish I could of seen them when they first tried it though. Oh well, I am gonna try a slice of watermelon again in a few days. I am also going to read through all of the wonderful ideas and try them. Thanks everyone.