My older chick ha turned into a surrogate mama

[Dzzzyd]

This was after putting them together for three days. Flo was just a little baby on Mother's Day herself! Hahaha! I was worried that she was going to hurt the chicks. Well, I don't think I have to worry about her being mean. But, I might have to worry about her not wanting to give up her eggs later. What do you think?

 

[lacyloo]

awww. they look so cute together.

 

[Chelly]

How cute is THAT!

I love the third picture, her bending over and a fluffy butt in the air - so cute!

 

[Dzzzyd]

This is where I keep them at night. During the day they are in the coop outside. I just haven't let them stay outside at night yet. We have Coons here and I want to make sure I have everything good and tight first. The neighbors have lost all of their Koi fish. My husband says I am Mama hen myself. Hahaha! Oh well.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Is she a Buff Orpington? She looks exactly like my guys, now 6 weeks old. Same fluffy butt and gorgeous color. Yours is a special chick for sure.

 

[CarriBrown]

What a good momma! She doesn't even look full grown herself!

 

[Dzzzyd]

Yes she is a Buff Orpington. She isn't full grown. She was just a little fuzzy on Mother's Day when I first got her. Her little buddy got out and was killed and she has been alone for awhile. Now she is happy to have company I think.

 

[bayouchica]

Awww

Gotta love them Buffs, the sweetest chickens

I've got a couple of Buffs around a year old & they've gone broody about 4 times

Miriam

 

[RioLindoAz]

When my Barred Rocks were teens, they used to huddle my little day-old chicks and be thier mamas. I wouldn't have to worry about them at all. And the baby chicks seemed to always be happy.