Mama hen teaching chicks to scratch

[rooster-red]

If you've never watched a Mama hen theaching her babies to scratch for food, it is just precious!

 

[lurky]

 

[Pinenot]

We had the pleasure of wathing this last summer and it is incredible to watch their bonding.

Do you think that the moms are color blind?

 

[rooster-red]

They are definately color blind.

This one would fight to the death over the barred rock baby, which clearly isn't related.

 

[Wildsky]

Awww RR those are so sweet... what a good mom!

 

[hcammack]

I want a broody hen but mine arnt even old enough to lay yet.

Henry

 

[skeeter9]

Too cute! Don't you just love watching them?? It's also funny when they feel the need to protect their chicks. They round up their chicks and puff all up. . . I sure wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of a mad mama hen!!! LOL

Lori

 

[speckledhen]

Ah, there's my sweet Iris! She's such a beauty and looks like a wonderful mother, Lee. I'm jealous. Guess I sold the wrong girl, LOL. Isnt it the best?