Proof of Life

May 23, 2009|Comments (11)

Yes, folks, tucked under Angelina’s itty-bitty bantam wing is the tiniest ball of fluff (read: chick) that I have ever encountered. Its eyes appear so big that it could be a Japanese anime character… only not as violent. And Angelina? Well, she’s in love. Most of the time.

As Angelina sang out warning growls, the baby couldn’t resist peeking out from Mom’s feathers. Angelina was not thrilled with her baby’s curiosity. She attempted to fold her wings around her rebellious young ‘un.

Which proved futile, of course.

Just goes to show… rebellion is not limited to human children. It’s official: all offspring are actively plotting to takeover by driving us macaroni-project-and-confiscated-shoelaces crazy. Puzzle factory here we come.

Want to read other animal behavior observation posts? Check out Every Waking Moment and Sympathy Itch. Have a good chuckle. You owe it to yourself.

Posted by Simple Livin' gal | Filed Under Animals, Chickens

Comments (11)| Leave a comment

Laura on May 23rd, 2009 10:57 am

Such a precious little baby! Congrats on the new chick!
Kim on May 23rd, 2009 11:17 am

So cute, I love it!
Julie at Elisharose on May 23rd, 2009 12:54 pm

How cute! I can hardly stand it. The feed store has had ducklings for too long. I really don’t need anything else to take care of right now!
Simple Livin' gal on May 23rd, 2009 12:57 pm

Laura — Thank you! We’re totally thrilled!

Kim — Seriously, I think that baby bantams are the cutest things I’ve ever seen.

Julie — Get yourself those ducklings! They are so easy to care for and you’ll love every minute of having them. Promise!
Dee on May 23rd, 2009 4:06 pm

Aw, how sweet! I love baby chicks. They’re like a living ball of fluff. lol
Congratulations, my friend, I know you’ll have many smiles from the little one.
(((Hugs)))
Rosa on May 24th, 2009 2:52 am

Thanks for sharing those wonderful pictures! Awww, that’s so cute!

Cheers,

Rosa
Marlene on May 24th, 2009 5:37 am

Dear Lacy,
I really like the pictures of your mother hen. She is so protective of her baby. The chick is so cute trying to poke his/her head out as if to say (I want to see too Mom). Miss you lots. Busy here. It looks like you are to. Love Always
Kath on May 24th, 2009 6:27 am

Aaaw. Chicks are the cutest.
Simple Livin' gal on May 25th, 2009 9:41 am

Dee — Yes, lots of smiling going on around here!!

Marlene — Thinking of you! Hope things slow down a bit!

Kath — Aren’t they??
Tia Julie on May 25th, 2009 3:37 pm

I am sooooooooooo excited. The chick is so cute. I am sure the entire extended family is proud!
Dianne on May 29th, 2009 12:19 pm

aaawww….they’re both beautiful! What breed of chicken is she? I love them!