Can momma hen eat chick food?

[Atrayu]

I have some fertilized eggs under one of my broody hens that are scheduled to hatch on Monday. I have moved her to the brooder, with her own source of feed and water, but I realized that once the chicks hatch, that I have medicated chick food for them. Is it safe for her to eat that? and if not, any suggestions on how to separate her food from the chick feed?
I appreciate any advice that any of you may have regarding this.
Mark

 

[Atrayu]

BTW- this is my first hatching experience and am excited about the cool experience in the cycle of life.

 

[Jake1297]

Don't quote me on this, but from what I have read I understand they can eat the food, just don't (you) eat any of her eggs while she is eating the medicated. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[stephanie1992]

ive always feed my chickens medicated feed left over from the chicks and ive Always ate the eggs. i dnt think its bad

 

[Atrayu]

Thanks Jake!
She hasn't been laying eggs while brooding, but I will make sure we won't eat them after she starts laying again.

 

[Atrayu]

Thanks Stephanie. It is good to hear everyone's experiences.

 

[stephanie1992]

Thanks Stephanie. It is good to hear everyone's experiences.

ya lol i dnt know if its bad. but nothing happend to my birds or me. soo i dont think its bad.