New chicken mom

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bhaugh said:
Since the chicks are outside with mom and they have access to grit, I'd feed All Flock so all can eat the same thing. If mom isn't a beast mom, try and handle the chicks so they get used be being handled. If you can't touch them, sit near the pen and drop dried Mealworms in the pen. They will associate you with snacks and easier to tame.
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Please share what you would feed? what is a good food for daily feeding?
 
Welcome to BYC!
I feed Purina Flock Raiser. You can find it at Tractor Supply. If you don't have access to that, feed a good quality starter/grower feed with 16 to 18% protein.
It can be fed to chickens of all ages. You will also need oyster shell in a separate container for the mother hen. She won't need that until she begins laying again, usually around 5 weeks to 6 weeks after weening her chicks.
You'll also need to research housing for your flock. Chickens are vulnerable to all sorts of predators, so they need a secure coop and run with a lot of ventilation.
Best of luck with your new flock!
 

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