New baby!

[basketmom]

Well thanks to your advice I let my broody hen stay on her egg. Guess what 21 days later I have a new baby! So adorable. Now what????
They are both in the coop with the rest of the flock, but they are in an old rabbit hutch we converted. Mom seems to be taking very good care of her. I put chicken starter in there which I guess mom will eat too. I'm not sure how long she will like staying in the cage, it's 46.5"L x 24"W x 34.5"H. Any suggestions? Also, do I just let mom take care of everything? Sorry I have so many questions, this is my first baby

I'm so excited. Here is her picture.

 

[purpledonna]

Sorry I can't help... I haven't delved into babies yet!

 

[ranchhand]

You're doing fine, congratulations!

 

[Mahonri]

How wonderful!

 

[Spore]

that chick could drown in the waterer. put some marbles or rocks in there. unless mama would keep it from drowning?

 

[4-H chicken mom]

That is a great pic.

Congrats.

 

[Serrin]

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GMTA! That's just what I was going to suggest! How heart breaking would that be? Better to be safe than sorry.

ETA: Cute little chick. What's the daddy? Is he a BR too?

 

[basketmom]

wow did not know that, i thought those small waters were fine, that's what i used for my whole flock, do you use a certain type of rock?
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[basketmom]

thanks, the dad is the silver polish
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GMTA! That's just what I was going to suggest! How heart breaking would that be? Better to be safe than sorry.

ETA: Cute little chick. What's the daddy? Is he a BR too?

 

[SunshineSteedFarm]

Too cute! Congrats!