My yacky free ranging Harriet was the last chicken I ever thought would go broody, but she did, and I slipped a few Delaware eggs under her- only one Dellie hatched, the other three are Orp/Del crosses, who just happen to be grandchildren of Suede- and little stinkers, all.
Harriet is proving to be a splendid mom, scratching up bugs, making sure they drink, and teaching them about the all important dust bath:
Class begins:
We observe closely"
We give it a try-whoops NOT under Mom!
The proud fathers figure something is up:
And take a stroll down the run to see what's going on in the nursery:
Just dusty, happy babies!
One of whom has become an expert:
And mom is worn out from teaching:
Harriet is proving to be a splendid mom, scratching up bugs, making sure they drink, and teaching them about the all important dust bath:
Class begins:

We observe closely"

We give it a try-whoops NOT under Mom!

The proud fathers figure something is up:

And take a stroll down the run to see what's going on in the nursery:

Just dusty, happy babies!

One of whom has become an expert:

And mom is worn out from teaching:
