I need help figuring out how to best raise chicks, I would like to do so naturally if possible

[jimjoedad]

I have 4 hens 2 roosters and they are 9 month as old. We hey were about a week old and I knew how to keep them warm until it was tii!me to move to their own stall. Will new chicks b better accepted if they come from a hen in the existing flock ? Guess that's my first question.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[dekel18042]

When I was a child, all our peeps were reared by our hens and there was never a problem introducing them to the flock.
As an adult, I've added chicks I incubator hatched (and brooded...then kept them in
their own coop and run until they feathered out before introductions.)
I've decided next year to see if any of my hens go broody they will raise their own chicks.
I've had friends whose hens raised their own chicks even late in fall(Most of them had sneaked a nest somewhere) and raised their babies with no special care or having a brooder to keep warm and clean.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC and Happy Holidays! If you have a hen that is broody, letting her hatch and raise the chicks is often the easiest way to add to your flock, there are some nice articles in the Learning Center on using broody hens you might like to check out https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks

 

[CrazyChookz]

Welcome to BYC and have a Happy New Year!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the flock

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!