Advise on raising baby chick

[meresa1991]

We have 1 rooster and two hens. One of the hens has been sitting for 3 weeks and finally one of her two eggs hatched! So she is now sitting on 1 baby chick and 1 egg. My question, what do I need to do? She is in her house, in her little box. In the house we have water and food. Do I need to put out special baby chick food? Can I trust the rooster around the baby chick? The rooster is 3 months old. Any advise would be appreciated!

FYI I posted 2 weeks ago and got wonderful and quick advise. Thanks SO Much..you guys were right on!

 

[Chelly]

I have no experience raising chicks with a mommy... but I would keep my eye on that rooster!! (even the other hen)
Can't do any harm to put some baby food in - although I'm not sure about medicated, if mom decides to eat it as well - stick to un-medicated to be safe.

 

[meresa1991]

The other egg hatched! We now have two babies! Now we have another egg in there. Did she just lay it?