What came first the chicken or the egg? My answer to this question is… the baby chick! LOL. They are so cute and cuddly, how could they not have been first? Anywho, in earlier posts I showed you homemade organic baby chick starter feed, homemade electrolytes for baby chicks and we even looked at diy high protein treats for chickens. Today’s post is going to try expose 5 high protein treats for baby chicks.
When it comes to homemade baby chicks feed and treats, a little extra care is needed. Since they are still tiny, it is important that whatever you feed them has super small and fine particles. The list below is not comprehensive, but includes some of the best options available for the chicks. I’ve also tried to include treats that are easily attainable or readily available around the homestead. Without any further ado, let’s dive right into it, shall we?
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1. Broccoli
This is a simple and fun treat for the baby chicks. Simply hang a broccoli stalk upside down in their brooder and watch them peck away at it. There’s about 2.8g of protein per 100g of broccoli.
2. Eggs
Yes, you read that right, you can give your baby chicks eggs as a treat. It doesn’t matter whether they are scrambled or boiled, just make sure that they are mashed up really well.
3. Shredded Meat
Any leftover cooked meat from dinner can be shredded into tiny pieces and give as a treat to your baby chicks. Although I prefer to give them shredded beef and pork, I’ve heard that it is also safe to give them chicken too.
4. Meal Worms
If you are looking for a high protein and healthy treat for your chicks, this is it. Meal worms have been recorded to contain up to 20% protein. It doesn’t hurt that the worms wriggle and they can have fun pecking at them too.
5. Alfalfa Hay
Most homesteads have alfalfa hay on hand to feed their livestock. However, did you know that it also makes a great high protein treat for the baby chicks. Give the hay a good shake and then collect all the fine stuff that falls out, feed that to your baby chicks as a treat.
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