There are several mother hens in my barnyard. My laying hens in the chicken room don't hatch chicks. They are too crowded and I pull their eggs every day, denying them the opportunity for motherhood. The free range ladies manage to hide their eggs until the babes are hatched. I adore the chicks and love to watch how the moms take care of them. They strut around the barn clucking a special sound to keep the babes together. Incredibly, the hens manage to keep the cats away from the chicks. Their greatest danger is drowning in the sheep water buckets. I try to keep shallow dishes around so the chicks can get their water safely.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
They are Everywhere
There are several mother hens in my barnyard. My laying hens in the chicken room don't hatch chicks. They are too crowded and I pull their eggs every day, denying them the opportunity for motherhood. The free range ladies manage to hide their eggs until the babes are hatched. I adore the chicks and love to watch how the moms take care of them. They strut around the barn clucking a special sound to keep the babes together. Incredibly, the hens manage to keep the cats away from the chicks. Their greatest danger is drowning in the sheep water buckets. I try to keep shallow dishes around so the chicks can get their water safely.
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