Newly hatched chicks pics with Mom

[MalloryBranch]

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Absolutely!! I have tons of pics and video, but I am restraining myself

 

[ShaggysGirl]

Toooo cute!
I have a hen on 8 eggs right now... first time with a broody here.

 

[chicken+quail=luv]

D'awhh!

I love that one on the water bowl looking up! It looks so different from the others, and he/she looks curious.

 

[MalloryBranch]

There are actually two of the little chipmunk striped ones (other must be under mom). We ended up with 3 so-called dirty white (same as the parents when they hatched) 3 very pale, bright yellow, and the 2 striped ones. I don't know what they will turn out like. Just have to wait and see. They are so fun to watch. The mom calls them over and teaches them to scratch for feed, or run and hide. My favorite though is when they all go off like little chirping alarms - apparently that means they are cold, because mom quickly puts her body in position for them to huddle under her.