Also, the initial peck was gentle, not hard, so she probably was trying to get the chick in line. Poor thing couldn't even move 🐥. All good now, chick is quiet, so is mum ❤️
I think you're right. It looked so wet and floppy when I found it, and only just 5cm/2 inches away from the hen.
I've been keeping an eye on them, and she is contentedly sitting on the chick.
Will keep checking throughout the day and early tomorrow morning. Thank you so much @DobieLover
Any help much appreciated:
One chick hatched this morning, first one for a first time mum! Not sure if any of the other 3 are viable.
When I found the chick, it was next to the nest, not under the hen! Very floppy, wet, but still warm.
I popped it under the hen, she pecked at it once. So I...