Chickweed for chicks

[chanceosunshine]

This is chickweed, right? Can two week old chicks have it?? If not, what is a good green I can offer them?

 

[SonRise Silkies]

I don't know if it is good or bad, but I give Dandelions and grass that I pull by hand. But basically they should have good quality feed, high protein, chick starter and nothing else . Make sure they have baby grit if you start other foods. [Unless they are on the ground]

 

[Blue Raptor]

This is chickweed, right? Can two week old chicks have it?? If not, what is a good green I can offer them?View attachment 3082962

Yes it is chickweed, apparently chickens can eat it. But I wouldn’t give it off to chicks yet.

 

[DUccle Cottage]

Yes, it is chickweed! You can tell by the teardrop leaves and the fine hairs running up along one side of the stem. It is one of my flock's favorite greens!

 

[chanceosunshine]

I am giving baby grit and they’re on a starter food. When is the best time to offer greens?

 

[henless]

This year's chicks are 5 weeks old now. I've been giving them greens, since day 4 or 5. They love it when the greens still have dirt on the roots. They dig around and have a high 'ole time. It exposes them to the different stuff that is in my yard to help build up their immunity. Chickweed is one of their favorites. Sadly, it is almost gone in my area due to the warmer temps.