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Today's topic: When do chicks start eating on their own 🐦
Canary chicks start eating on their own gradually, not in one day. It is usually as follows:
1 From 18 to 20 days old
The chicks start to leave the nest.
They try to peck at food but still depend on the parents.
2 From 23 to 25 days old
They start to eat a little by themselves.
The parents are still feeding them.
3 From 28 to 30 days old
Most chicks can eat on their own.
Their dependence on the parents decreases.
4 From 30 to 35 days old
They become completely weaned and can be separated from the parents.
✅ Important advice:
When the chicks leave the nest, provide them with:
Canary seeds in a low feeder.
Egg food.
A little lettuce or broccoli.
This helps them learn to eat quickly.