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1st natural hatched chick...need care advice!

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2/28/12 at 10:46am
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My hen, Angel just hatched her first baby. He arrived last night. There are six other eggs that I'm not sure about. However there are other hens in the coop. Angels a good mom but how am I suppose to make sure there is clean water and food for this baby? The hens (and there are a few roosters too) are surely going to be sticking their "beaks" where they don't belong. Do I pull her inside in a separate area for a few weeks? I'm so worried the chick will not get enough food/water due to the other chickens. Angel is 1 of 14 chickens living in the coop.

 

Any advice from others that raise chicks naturally is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

Tiffany

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post #2 of 2
2/28/12 at 10:54am

The mama will take care of it all, if her instincts are good. She may keep the chick under her for the first day or so, they don't need food and water right  away.

 

Some lionks that may interest you:

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/213218/broody-hen-should-i-take-her-out-of-the-pen

 

http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Broody-Hens-1.html

 

Judy
Happiness is when you can look at your chickens and smile....
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.

Flockwatching my little bunch of mutts, a favorite pastime.

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Judy
Happiness is when you can look at your chickens and smile....
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.

Flockwatching my little bunch of mutts, a favorite pastime.

BYC Troubleshooting article -- click here

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