They need a mother until they grow feathers which might be in about a week, then you can let the mother be a normal hen again, but separate chicks from all birds
Many chicks are artificially incubated and have no "parents" in that sense of the word. Chicks that are hatched under a hen will remain close to the hen as part of the flock for as long as they live. Chicks introduced to the flock at about 3 or 4 months old are assimilated into the flock within hours.
By verbal communication, and even by sight. To a human all chicks peep the same, but to a mother hen, she can tell which chicks are hers and which are not.
you dont need to bath chicks if they are dirty they can sort it iut themselves but if its serious then just use a damp cloth
Many chicks never know their mother. Most chicks are artificially incubated and are raised in a brooder with other chicks their own age. Chicks hatched by a broody hen in the chicken coop often stay with "mom" until they are full grown at the age of 6 to 8 months old and will often stay with "mom" all their lives. This is basically just for companionship as the mother hen does not feed her chicks, they are born knowing how and what to eat.
Chicks hatch and know instinctively what to eat. Brood hens do not teach or feed the chicks.
Yes and no. They need her to lay on the egg so they can hatch. They need her to lay in them AFTER they have hatched. And the father goes and gets food and coughs it up so it will be easier to chew. And if the mother flys away, the cater will take care of the chicks while she is gone.
Chicks follow their mother for protection, warmth, and guidance. The mother provides food, teaches them survival skills, and keeps them safe from predators. This behavior helps the chicks learn to navigate their environment and ensure their survival.
yes they do the chicks follow the mother round until they can look after themself
Chicks can't really protect themselves but the mother hens will protect them until they are old enough breed and to feed on their own.
Chicks (as in baby chickens) will eat grain, insects, grass, anything that they see their mother pecking at.
Yes, the chicks fell like number 2 a take control
you could take it and hand raise it! :)