The babies are growing up! Mama Hen has tried a few new places to sleep -- apparently the nest box just can't contain them any longer. Actually, Mama can't contain them any longer, either, as you see on this short video.
Indeed, their inquisitive natures have kicked in.
Mama's begun leading them outside for fresh air. They still stay pretty close to her, but each day they grow bolder. Then, at bedtime, they get a little snack of baby food...
Pose a moment for the camera...
...and pop under warm Mama Hen for a long night's sleep!
I never see such adorable grey chicken in my life :D
ReplyDeleteSo cute. They're about big enough to knock her off the box now!
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They're spoiled. My bantam chicks run all over the place without mama. And she kicked her last brood out right about 8 weeks. They'd try to sneak in, only to have China squawking them right out of the nest.
ReplyDeleteOMG! They really DO look like they're posing!!
ReplyDeleteWay too cute...
Such a good mama hen. Isn't it amazing they can roost on the slanty board. So cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a devoted momma hen she is :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like they're nursing!!!damn!!
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