This little guy has been abandoned by his mother. We weren't sure what to do with him, as we have a new dog in the house that is quite the hunter, and it would be difficult to keep the two apart in our communal living space.
We gave it a day, and to our surprise, this little guy has been adopted by our most recent batch of chicks! They kept him warm during the cool night last night, huddling so tightly around him that he was completely buried in a mess of feathers and fluff.
They let him follow them around while they forage, inadvertently showing and teaching him how to fend for himself.
We will keep a close eye on this little one, as he is still quite vulnerable. But for now, I am so proud of our chicks for accepting him into their circle. Time will tell if they have what it takes: babies raising a baby.
