As you all know, Tina finally hatched her little family. I have a couple questions, though. The little babies are under her wings staying warm. They will come out for a couple minutes, then she will usher them back under her wing.
How long before they come out and become a little more active?
Will Tina teach them to eat and drink?
What kind of food do I put in there? Momma and babies have different needs, but I put chick feed in there and gave Momma some grapes, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.
One egg has pipped but hasn't hatched. There is no peeping. How long before I give up on it? It was peeping earlier and twice I've seen Tina not sitting on it. However, when I give it to her, she puts it under herself.
Thanks in advance!! 
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They are already trying to walk around the brooder to check out the world, and Tina is clucking and watching their every move! She pushes them all back under her wing and sits. Maybe she will let them wander tonight.
