I used chicks successfully and extensively in the '80s for Rat Snakes, King Snakes, Pits, and an occasional Boid.
I did it mostly because I was poor, and could raise a few chicks to larger size for larger animals.
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I stopped for a few reasons: smell and nutritional value based on weight.
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Try this for some good info.
www.rodentpro.com/qpage_articles_03.asp
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I do used quail chicks as an appetite stimulant to picky feeders.

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Regards, Bill McGighan

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