How do you look after a new hatched chicken?

Answer 1

Other than being diminutive, bantams need the same care as standard breeds of chickens.

Food, water and shelter will meet their basic needs. Good sanitation of living areas will reduce chances of disease. Protection from predators is essential as chickens are easy prey to dogs, cats and other animals.

Answer 2

ive never had any problem with this but assuming you are having a problem with it i would recomend doing something like having some nesting boxes that only the bantams can get into

also make sure your bantams are getting enough to eat that might cause them not to lay as well

Answer 3

If the chicks have been on chick starter crumbs then a chick grower can be introduced slowly. Chick grower is normally just a bit bigger than the starter crumbs. Just like any babies, a slow introduction will reduce the refusal rate of the larger size feed.

Mix the different sized feeds at about 1/4 new to what they are used to eating now. Make the change gradual over about one week until they are on 100% grower. Start the change to full size feed at about 3 months old.

Answer 4

Keep them clean, warm and safe with fresh water and medicated chick start and grow.

Answer 5

you have to get it shelter and give it food and water