When can they eat worms?

[dodgewoman]

My lovely son decided today that it was a great idea to feed the chicks worms with out me knowing!!! The youngest are about 5-6 weeks old. I caught him before all were consumed(he threw a LOT in there, I knew he was to quiet outside!). Should I be concerned or can they actually eat worms?

 

[Habibs Hens]

i dont think its a problem

its like a treat for them

i throw in worms to my chickens too

 

[Imp]

They can eat worms, and probably liked them. No need to worry.
If it's their first food besides starter feed, adding some chick grit might be a good idea.

Imp- worm tartar

 

[bj taylor]

i imagine in the perfect world their mama would have fed them many worms. they propably need a little grit thrown in to help them digest it all. just don't use grit with calcium - i understand that is rough on their little kidneys.

 

[TonySorrento]

Mine have been eating worms since 2 weeks old .... think nature ....

 

[dodgewoman]

Yes, nature, duh! They did seem to get very excited about them. I do have chick grit I can give them so all should be good. Thank you guys!

 

[GRAMMAOF6]

Yes, nature, duh! They did seem to get very excited about them. I do have chick grit I can give them so all should be good. Thank you guys!

No duh I was just going to post same question lol my 10 year old grandaughter went looking for worms ( I thought for fishing) but she gave them to our 6 week old chickens they seemed to love them lol