You can tame hen reared chicks, even when the hen is not helpful. When a crazy hen is involved, I treat her like a wild acting budgie where she and brood are placed in a rabbit cage that is largely covered by a cloth that lets light through but no real images. Then I apply feed in small...
I generally do not pick up the chicks, at least not at first. First step is to be around hen with brood to get every one to calm down. Apply small amounts of fresh feed and stay close as they feed. Then let them out to feed on feed spilled on you. I also like using live meal worms as an...