I have to name her Thumbelina

[SebastHen]

First, please don't scold me as I feel horrible about this, but also very grateful.
I just got 3 chicks, about a week old. 1 Ameracauna and 2 Buff Orpingtons.
It was a beautiful day yesterday, so I thought I would treat them to a little sunshine & fresh air. I have a nice sturdy dog crate that I thought would be safe, but of course I stayed outside to be sure. Long story short, I went in the house for a moment and when I came out a jay had a chick at his feet.

I have no idea how the jay got the chick. I guess he could have squeezed in between bars, which are about an inch apart. I was terrified and thought the chick must be dead. I picked her up from the jay's feet and held her. No injuries visible & hopefully she wasn't too traumatized.

I really can NOT believe the jay didn't kill her; I am so grateful.

 

[happy duck]

So thankful too!!!! Hope your little feathered baby does ok. Good luck with finding some good protection!

 

[SebastHen]

I am certainly being a lot more careful, & on the lookout for jays especially. We are out on the porch today, but not in the open, we are on my small back porch & if I even have to go to the bathroom I will drag them inside with me.
Amazingly, she shows no signs at all; I don't even know which one it was as they still all look alike. The Ameracauna is a tad larger, but I can only see that if they are all together.

 

[happy duck]

I am certainly being a lot more careful, & on the lookout for jays especially. We are out on the porch today, but not in the open, we are on my small back porch & if I even have to go to the bathroom I will drag them inside with me.

Love that!! You sound just like me with my ducks!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank goodness the chick is okay.. That kind of thrill can cause a heart attack

Jays among others are really nasty birds, quite bold and smart.

 

[Pork Pie]

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Pork Pie