mama
3 stories filed under mama on Alektorophobia. The newest of them: “From 4 quail hatchlings to a clumsy mama's first parenting test”, “This silky little mix is pure egg-citing cuteness, no fowl play.”, and “One Chick's Journey, Another's Goodbye: Egg-citing News from the Coop”. From 4 quail hatchlings to a clumsy mama's first parenting test, she did it! Well, look at that little bearded puffball! Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every mama story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
From 4 quail hatchlings to a clumsy mama's first parenting test
From 4 quail hatchlings to a clumsy mama's first parenting test, she did it! Ten eggs, five duds, one lost in the chaos, and four perfect little peepers. Now the real fun begins: watching this gentle (but accident-prone) mother figure out how to raise her babies. I threw a heat lamp under there just in case they don't quite speak the same language. And yes, she already stepped on one while scolding my hands, had to swoop in and save the little guy. All good now, though. It's a cluck-tastic mess of love and fowl play, and honestly, it gives major "Strike a Pose, Ladies" energy.
This silky little mix is pure egg-citing cuteness, no fowl play.
Well, look at that little bearded puffball! This tiny mix hatched a couple weeks ago and got the absolute best parenting gig in the coop: a Silky mama raised her. I mean, could there be a fluffier, more ridiculous combo? She's all wispy beard and baby fuzz, and honestly, she's the perfect cure for anyone needing a quick chicken-induced smile. There's something so endearing about a Silky-raised chick; they get that extra dose of maternal weirdness, and it shows. If you're in need of a feathered pick-me-up, this one's got you covered. And hey, if you're hooked on chick cuteness, our piece on "Chickens Got Her Good! A Backyard Poultry Adventure" is a fine follow-up for your daily cluck of joy.
One Chick's Journey, Another's Goodbye: Egg-citing News from the Coop
Well, Franky pulled off the ultimate magic trick: making a nest disappear while sitting on it. I am genuinely impressed, and honestly, a little jealous of her chill. Between the cold snap claiming one little one and the chaos of trying to move a protective mama, this update had my heart doing the chicken dance. The image of sliding her nest like a cake out of an oven is pure genius, even if it was a sick, sleep-deprived idea. It's a relief she settled right in with her baby once they were reunited. This is exactly the kind of happy, slightly chaotic news I needed.