The Rooster Lives On...

[avroncotton]

Last weekend I had to dispatch the rooster; he was getting too agressive. he would attack me even when I go in to refill the water. Plus he was waking the baby at 4am!

Anyway today, his genes have been passed on to a little chick. Mother hen has been sitting on about a dozen eggs so ther may be more!

I've seperated her fom the other hens. I have put in a saucer of water (held down with tent pegs). And some food for mummy. I havn't any chick crumbs yet so I have soaked some layer pellets for the chick. I will get some chick crumbs tomorrow.

Question: Will the mother teach her chick what to do with the water and food or should I encorage the chick?

Thanks

Tony

 

[silkiechicken]

The benifits of momma hen. She will do all the work. Just make sure food and water are available.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Mom will show them, if you decide to let her raise them.

 

[alex]

WHen she goes to eat/ drink...the chicks will follow..and from then on they willl know where it is....unless you move it or hide it...lol

 

[avroncotton]

Update: There are now two babies. A white one and a yellow one. They are very cute!

 

[SisterFlash]

Quote:
Please share the joy with pictues. We would all love to see them

 

[skeeter9]

I second that request!!! Congrats!!

 

[avroncotton]

Bit busy this w/e will post Mon.

 

[avroncotton]

Well folks here are the little babies as promised.

I took some scraps out earlier and gave some bread to Mother Hen and it was so good to see her breaking it up for the little ones!

 

[IHeartChickens]

So sweet! Thanks for posting the pics. I just love that first pic.