8 week old Barred Rock mothering 2 week old?

[Dora'smom]

We had a rooster named Buck that was the first in his flock to do the egg song. He did it over and over. I guess he was teaching the girls what to do.

 

[mboreham1]

well guys, thank for sharing in my delight, having a "mother" hen regardless of gender makes life so much easier, no worrying about heat lamps working or whether they chick gets food or water! Its also very cute and endearing to see a hen be a hen and not just an egg laying machine. My RIR's and D'uccle dont seem to know what being a momma is, so i just assumed that the new chick would have to develop survival and evasive skills all by herself, but she has found 2 best buds and they do everything together, its wonderful!