Because of my lack of planning and stupidity, I find myself with 3 eggs under a broody hen that if all goes well, may hatch in the next two days. I don't have any starter feed and can't beg or borrow any and have no means to get any in the next week (long story).
What could I safely feed the chicks (if they hatch) that would supply them with adequate protein, etc?
Here's a few things I have in my pantry that I think might work; mixed, ground, whatever:
Golden flaxseeds
Hemp seeds
Different raw nuts
Sunflower seeds
Frozen sport-caught fish
Eggs
Sprouts (alfalfa, mung, lentil, broccoli)
Lots of fresh veggies and fruit
Scratch feed (for my guineas)
I welcome any suggestions for a feed mix. Thanks in advance for the help!!
What could I safely feed the chicks (if they hatch) that would supply them with adequate protein, etc?
Here's a few things I have in my pantry that I think might work; mixed, ground, whatever:
Golden flaxseeds
Hemp seeds
Different raw nuts
Sunflower seeds
Frozen sport-caught fish
Eggs
Sprouts (alfalfa, mung, lentil, broccoli)
Lots of fresh veggies and fruit
Scratch feed (for my guineas)
I welcome any suggestions for a feed mix. Thanks in advance for the help!!