Broody hen

[watson35]

Hi I got a broody hen that just hatched a baby out on Saturday should I feed the chick or does she do it or what do I do for the momma and chick

 

[ChickenGirl300]

Hi. A chick doesn't need to eat for up to the first 2 days of life, but it's a good idea to put out food after the first day, if only for the hen. While she's raising the chicks she will eat the chick starter/grower feed as well instead of the layer pellets or all flock mix hens usually eat.