Baby Chicks

[FeatheryFriend5]

Good Morning to the Backyard Chicken Community!

Yesterday I placed eight-day-old chicks under the Wyandotte Hen (Ms. Pickles) and I was just wondering, will I be required to show the chicks where the food/water are, or will Ms. Pickles show/teach them?
Sorry to ask but this is my first time ^^

Thanks!

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Yes she will.

 

[azygous]

There is so much a broody mama hen will teach her chicks, it's enough to make us human "broody mamas" feel completely inadequate.

Watch your broody chatter away at her brood. They hang on her every utterance, follow her orders to "eat this!" and "eat it now!" They will glue themselves to her side and run around with her as if adhering to a magnet. Watch her throw her weight around with the rest of the flock, daring them to get anywhere near her chicks, or she'll pulverize any bullies.

There's literally nothing you need to do. The broody does it all. Enjoy the show.