You might remember my story about Blackie and Goldie, the two mother hens who share three chicks. I just wanted to post an update.
Both mother hens are still taking great care of their three shared baby chicks. Blackie and Goldie follow their babies everywhere, and usually one mom ends up watching over everyone. In the image above (taken this morning) you can see Goldie teaching her babies to scratch for food while Blackie stands in the background making sure the coast is clear.
I am amazed how these hens continue to work together to raise their little babies. Last night they slept in the henhouse with the other chickens for the first time. I found Blackie and Goldie perched high up in the house with their three baby chicks on the perch, snuggled under them. It was so incredibly cute! Chickens might not be the brightest bulbs in the animal world, but they are certainly fun to watch.
