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Probably too late to try it now (since it's best to not disturb the hen too much especially since more eggs are likely hatching) but I would want to cut open one side of the basket so chicks and mama could walk in and out if needed. Maybe something to try in the future.

I'd stick with what you're feeding the adults then, as that's what's available for you and the hen will show her babies what she eats so they learn that's what they'll eat too. They should be fine inside the basket for a day or two as long as the hen stays in with them, to keep them warm when...

What feed is available to you (what do you feed your adults?) Since you don't have commercial feeds then likely whatever the adults are eating would be appropriate for chicks as well, as long as there's tiny rocks around in the environment to serve as grit to help the babies digest the food. A...