Is this a good idea?

[bigsnakegirl785]

In a varied diet, chicks are just fine. There are quite a few species who are suited for very low-fat diets, such as boa constrictors, where chicks are actually a preferred food source. Of course, their diets still need to be varied as there are nutrients found in rodents that aren't as high in chicks, and they have more fat. I wouldn't use chicks as a staple, but they are a good food source.

Variety is always best! Our rodents are fatter than just about anything a snake would eat in the wild, and it's been proven they don't deal with fat well. Adding variety is a good way to lower that fat intake and keep them lean and healthy.