I agree with all that you said, I value info. from Nuthatched. I'm not sure who said "treats are more for you," but I took it to heart. My thought on treats for chicks is that feed has the correct amount of what they need nutritionally to grow and thrive. My brain is also wired to think that...
It'll be good to hear it from Nuthatched, but I'm betting you might hear that the treats are more for you than for them. I have 7-8week old chicks who have received precisely zero treats. Chick grit and sand is available but nothing beyond All Flock dry and wet mash feed. I personally would not...