My hen hatched a baby

[LunaPhase]

I really wasn't expecting a baby chick. Bantam btw. Uhm... aside from starter, what else can be offered to baby? I do have baby lovebirds and their formula, parakeet seed, and mashed catfood with pellets.

I also have veggies. Im getting the chick starter asap.

 

[LunaPhase]

 

[Mylied]

I'd leave it with the mother and let it eat what she eats until you get chick starter. Then feed that to both.

 

[LunaPhase]

Okay. Baby Solo is with Mom Bandit. We are trying to figure out the age too.

 

[blackandtan]

Omg so cute! You’re lucky to have her!!

 

[Mylied]

Okay. Baby Solo is with Mom Bandit. We are trying to figure out the age too.

Looks new. Less than 3 days I'd guess.

 

[getaclue]

Be sure to put a feeder, and waterer on the ground, so the baby can reach it.

 

[LunaPhase]

Personality of Solo's parents.... mama is a meaaaaan girl and daddy was named Bite My Butt for a reason. Will handling this chick from day one be enough to ward off bad behavior?

 

[Mylied]

Personality of Solo's parents.... mama is a meaaaaan girl and daddy was named Bite My Butt for a reason. Will handling this chick from day one be enough to ward off bad behavior?

Broody raised chickens are usually standoffish. If you interact with her and give treats when she's old enough, she should be friendly enough.

 

[LunaPhase]

I have a new question. What is the best age to pull parent hatched chicks from the pen?