I have 2 sisters that just hatched chicks within a day of each other. They nest together, feed together and take care of each other's chicks. I have given the mamas a "rabbit cage" with chick food, water, and bedding inside the coop and they both nest in there with their chicks. When the chicks were a few days old, I closed the rabbit door - keeping the older girls & boys out - but have left it open for the past 5 days or so. During the day, they free range with the rest of the flock. Both mama's are very protective of all the chicks. Just yesterday I saw both mamas fly at the rooster because he was just a little too close for their comfort.
Yesterday they were out in the yard - scratching, eating bugs, sunbathing, and dust bathing. It was the cutest thing to see...2 mamas and 7 little bitties!
Yesterday they were out in the yard - scratching, eating bugs, sunbathing, and dust bathing. It was the cutest thing to see...2 mamas and 7 little bitties!
