I wasn't ready for this!

[mopalia]

All flock crumbles with oyster shell on the side. Generate a 'Plan B' for all of the cockerels.

I can"t even imagine what I am going to do with all the cockerels. The sire of these chicks got re-homed because he turned mean.

 

[ChickMamaCRM]

All great advice!!
I would be sure the feed is CRUMBLES!! If it is pellets they won’t be able to eat it, and may starve.

 

[mopalia]

All great advice!!
I would be sure the feed is CRUMBLES!! If it is pellets they won’t be able to eat it, and may starve.

Yes, they have crumbles. But I heard framtic chirping for the other side of the yard, where her nest had been, and investigation revealed a chick having trouble getting out of its shell. I picked it up and it fell right out - but mama hen won't have anything to do with it. So not it's in a very large tupperware container with a heat lamp on it, but I don't think it's warm enough. Posted about it asking for help. I am really not equipped for this!