Why didn't anyone tell me blankets were chick magnets?

[SplendidDogFeet]

I really wish I had come across how magical blankets are for attracting and comforting chicks in all my reading! I took a spare fleece in to cover my lap after getting pooed again and everybody loves the blanket. Especially the keets! They keep trying to dust bathe on it, despite the fact that their dust bath was right next to me. I put the blanket edge over a few of the birds and they were so happy and receptive to petting. My Jersey girl, Indira, is ready for cuddles immediately if I have the blanket with me. If you're a newbie like me and you want a new way to connect with your chicks, bring a little blanket in!

 

[skeeeter]

Yes, suddenly, you are momma hen
p.s. shirt tails and pockets work well, too.

 

[SplendidDogFeet]

Yes, suddenly, you are momma hen
p.s. shirt tails and pockets work well, too.

Seriously! I feel so stupid for not thinking of it when they were tiny. I bet the keets would have been way more tame if I'd been seen as a momma figure.

 

[skeeeter]

Now you have something to look forward to in the future

 

[SplendidDogFeet]

Now you have something to look forward to in the future

Honestly, I never want to raise chicks again. It's too dang stressful.

 

[The Coop Crew]

I’m getting ready to go visit my littles in the brooder box and I’m grabbing a blanket currently after reading this!

 

[SplendidDogFeet]

I’m getting ready to go visit my littles in the brooder box and I’m grabbing a blanket currently after reading this!

I had to put the chicks on my lap and cover them initially for them to know it was safe and now I can't keep them off it. The keets were super into it just when I came in with it. I hope it works on your babies, too!

 

[The Coop Crew]

I had to put the chicks on my lap and cover them initially for them to know it was safe and now I can't keep them off it. The keets were super into it just when I came in with it. I hope it works on your babies, too!

They snuggled right in!

 

[SplendidDogFeet]

They snuggled right in!

That is so sweet, it makes me feel teary-eyed.

 

[Eggs4]

I need to try this!!