Chicks Being Born
Because you asked, here's a video of chicks being born. If you look at the left hand side, there are two in the process of being born. All these chicks are less than three hours old.
Press 'full screen' on the video for a better look.
Press 'full screen' on the video for a better look.
One thing that most people don't realize is that you have to let the chicks struggle out of the shell. If you help them, they lose their vigor and it results in weak chicks. They often won't survive if you help them.
Comments
The one on the far left would have had an easier time if the silly yellow chick hadn't kept sitting on him.
Development and birth is an amazing process.
I was rooting for the one on his back. He seemed to have a difficult time getting up. And the funny yellow chick who kept sitting on the hatching chick was too adorable. I want him!
Thanks for sharing this video.
When I checked on him this morning, he was perfectly fine.
The first roll out of bed is always the hardest. ;-)
Rula: Every child should witness birth. It stays with you.
RE: children witnessing birth--Agreed! And, if shown to teens, it also acts as a wonderful deterent to unprotected sex. My f-i-l had his kids watch one of his cows give birth. Parental mission accomplished :)
Ellie Garratt
Republican chicks...? Hmmm.
Mike: LOL. There's a difference between a handout and a helping hand. But in the case of chicks, neither is to their benefit.
Cheers!
P.S. My cat was sleeping when I watched the video. As soon as she heard the chicks, her ears perked up, she got up, stared at the video and started meowing :))
Mike: Shouldn't you be guarding your a spot on the parade grounds in London? LOL. Or have you had enough wedding hoopla for one lifetime?