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Mama hen teaches hours-old chick how to eat pellets and grit
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In a delightful display of motherhood, Mama Hen is hard at work teaching her hours-old chick the ropes of eating pellets and grit. This marks the second brood for Runaround Sue, and she’s proving to be quite the attentive parent! Interestingly, amidst the clucking chaos, at least one of the remaining two eggs is pipping, and Sue has even taken it upon herself to peck at the shell to lend a helping hand. Who knew hens had such nurturing instincts? It seems my assumption that hens prefer a hands-off approach during hatching was a bit off the mark. Join us as we celebrate this cluck-tastic moment in the life of our feathered friends!
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 | This is the second brood for Runaround Sue and she is doing great. Of note, of the two eggs left, at least one is pipping, and she pecked at the shell to help matters along. For some reason, I thought hens were hands-off in that situation. [link] [comments] |
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