Leave the chicks or take them out?

[animallover505]

I have eggs hatching under a hen, and I'm really excited! But have a question. I'm fairly positive that the hen would protect them well, but what about feeding them? I want to leave them with the flock, but since the hens can't eat the starter feed and stay healthy and the chicks can't eat the layer pellets, what should I do?

 

[ChickenRaiser95]

my hen eats the starter feed just fine for almost 2 weeks now. its fine

 

[animallover505]

A little yellow baby hatched!!!!

 

[animallover505]

Anyone else? This is my first hatch I'm kinda nervous

 

[Chickenclucker]

The starter feed is fine if there is multiple age chickens together..dont worry about it she will be fine

 

[animallover505]

So should I just replace the lay pellets with the starter/grower crumbles until they are old enough to eat the layer pellets?

 

[animallover505]

Anyone?

 

[khoe]

Everyone can eat chick feed, just offer oyster shells where chicks can't get em.

 

[Gromit99squi]

Leave the Chicks, They'll be fine.

We usually put multiple piles of starter chick crumbs so that the chickens can defiantely get to atleast one pile without other chickens chasing them away. We also keep the chickens original feed the same. That way hopefully the chickens will go for the pellets and the chicks have a better chance at getting the crumbles. Don't worry if the chicks don't eat heaps and heaps of food. If momma hens doing her job right the chicks should be full up on the chick crumbles, bugs, seeds (found in the soil, dirt or grass) and other insects. I find that the chicks (when a bit older) often have alot fun running back and forth chasing flying insects

They're hilarious to watch!

 

[animallover505]

Thank you! there is an egg starting to zip right now and a perfect little yellow bantam chick under her it's so cute!