Protective roaster

[Mamaorpington]

Hello everyone,
My Black Australorps have just hatched there first chicks, but big daddy roaster will not let me near the coop. I put a chick water near the big water. I am concerned it is to far away from the babies. I have only raised chicks from eggs without a hen or roaster. This is my first time naturally doing it. Many forums say feed them the same food. Should I switch everyone to starter feed? How do I check the chicks for pastie butt or any other issues? He will not let me anywhere near his ladies. He goes into attack mode when I try to get close to even change the bedding. Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I would make chicken soup with the rooster.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I would make chicken soup with the rooster.

And you can feed them all flock raiser and give extra calcium like oyster shells on a side for the hens. Make sure to also provide grit for the chicks.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Unless it’s necessary that you check on them right now, you can check on them at night. The rooster will be on the roost and won’t try to attack you.