SebastHen
In the Brooder
- May 9, 2018
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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.
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.