I just joined this morning

[Wiccadwitch]

Hi!
I started a flock a few months ago.
I have one silkie rooster
One silver lace wyandotte hen
One americauna hen
One Rhode island red and americauna mix( at least I think so)hen
One brahma bantam hen ( I think)
My bantam laid a fertile egg and got all broody so I decided to let her sit on eggs from the other hens too. Hercegg didnt make it but the others have been great. Today eggs have started hatching and realizing I really don't know what to do next I joined this forum.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You don't really need to do anything except put the entire flock on a starter/grower feed or All Flock crumbles. You don't want the chicks eating layer feed. The rooster will be better off too since he doesn't lay eggs.
If other birds are laying eggs, provide crushed oyster shell in a separate container for them to compensate for their calcium needs.
Provide a food and water container the chicks can access. The mother will do the rest of the work.

 

[HenHouse4Life]

Glad you're here!
Sounds like you have a nice flock!
Please visit our learning center to gain great chicken knowledge!

 

[AnimalGeek23]

Hope you'll enjoy your stay!

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC! That was a rather quick induction into the whole kit and caboodle! Good luck with the new flock.

 

[ngennetta]

Welcome to BYC! The people here are wonderful, and you'll get all the answers to your questions. Your flock sounds great, glad you're here!

 

[ronott1]

Enjoy the new babies!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Hi, welcome to BYC!!! I'm glad you decided to join! We love pictures here, if you're interested in sharing any. Good luck with your hatching chicks, it's always so cute to see them with the momma

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with those hatching chicks!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!


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