[traacyken]

im a proud mum of 7 week old and some a bit older chicks i hatched in the inky was wondering when i can start introducing other foods to them such as a bit of dandylion or some grass or peas. there all doing well, 1 died in the shell and the others were infertile as we cracked them  and they were empty, after the time cut of to check. so i got 7 out of 8 v cute forgot how to put pics on again or id put some on. dont want to give them bad tums by giving them things too soon

[joyfull]

My little ones that are a week old are outside with their mum in an eglu. This is on the grass and they are eating that ok. I have never hatched in an incubator so not sure of the protocol of letting them out. Hopefully an incy breeder will be on soon to help you out 

[traacyken]

thanx joyfull i was thinking of putting something in the brooder for them to pick at cant put them out yet as they will be cold without a mum, was going to leave them till off heat till they go out. 

[joyfull]

I assume that should be nearly off heat now at 7 weeks (perhaps just a bit at night?). Have you started to change their food from chick crumb to growers or rearers yet?

[traacyken]

hi no i meant ive got 7 chicks at a week and  some a bit older

[joyfull]

Oh I see  I read it wrong  (sorry it's past my bedtime - up at 5today and tomorrow).
In which case keep them on heat and on just chick crumb for a while yet