Whether they are brooded by a hen or in an incubator, chicks need good food and special care. They seem so fragile and you have to be careful in every step. By nature, the hen takes her young everywhere to look for food, puts them under her feathers to protect herself from danger or to stay warm. However, ready-to-use food is available on the market. It is also possible to make healthy food for your young birds. If you are still hesitating to take the plunge into hobby-farming and buying the beautiful fluffy balls for fear of hurting them, here are some tips on proper feeding and care to help you raise them.