Feeding Chicks hatched by Hens?

[TamsSharp]

I have Dark Brahma hens that are hatching their first clutches of eggs. The chicks that started hatching Monday night/Tuesday morning.
Their mamas are caring for them but I wanted to know if I should still provide them with chick starter feed or will the hens make sure that they get the food they need?
Should I keep the hens and chicks locked in the coop or allow the hens to decide when they are going to take the chicks outside?

 

[Wezdin]

i would supply chick starter.

 

[igorsMistress]

Pick up any layer feed and offer oyster shell on the side. Keep the chick starter only until any hens that hatched start laying. Chicks don't need the extra calcium and the rest of the flock will do fine.

My broody had chicks out of the nest on day 2, and out of the coop in a few days teaching them to forage. If you normally give access to run or free range then moms will teach the babies the ropes and protect them.

Good luck, how exciting!