New chicks

Yesterday was exciting, one of the Phoenix-game cross pullets came out from under the shearing floor with a dozen new chicks, just hatched. A mix of tiny yellow,brown,black,some with markings, balls of fluff.The hen purred when I got too close to check them out, I know what that means, I'm going to take your head off if you come any closer.One of her sisters hatched 3 chicks a couple of months ago, tried to help her by putting them in a small pen until they got older,mistake,game hens are very protective and down right mean.They are the best setters and mothers, most raise all their chicks,with no help thank-you.Baby chicks are a sure sign spring will come again,and lots of fresh eggs.