Hens with chicks are very protective. I've seen them go after our sheep and even the dogs if they are getting too close to their chicks.
Well, remember how our silly little goat was trying to get our llama's attention without success? When he got fed-up with her bugging him, he just kushed down and ignored her.
I guess she decided to see if she could get somebody's, just ANYbody's attention, and decided to get frisky with our Mama Hen and her chicks.
Mama Hen was NOT impressed. She got all huffy and let Cinnamon know she was NOT to get near her chicks.
And did you see that look she turned around and gave Cinnamon right before going around the corner of the building? I'm not sure if that was a "Back off!" or maybe she was thinking, "What an idiot!"
Whatever that backward look meant, it's clear she didn't want that silly goat messing about with her babies!
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Oh, I love it! Great video…I love stuff like this. The way mama hen puts her wings out to the side to make herself look bigger as she charges Cinnamon…priceless. And all the little babies cheeping…
Just what *IS* Cinnamon thinking? Sheesh.
Good mama hen!!
The hens do get pretty brave to be so comparatively small to the rest of the critters around here. It’s fun to watch them.
As for Cinnamon, she’s just being ornery. She likes to stir up trouble now and then.
I really think Cinnamon needs a goat friend.
Just sayin.
Yeah, yeah, I know. I’m thinking on that. Maybe after I get back from the Fibro Clinic I’ll look into it.
Cinnamon had way too much fun messing with that Mama Hen, eh? Too funny! She looks like she needs someone her own size to play with, though. hehe!
What a good Mama that hen is. Thanks for sharing the video. It made me smile HUGE!
~Lisa
I missed this when you first posted it. What a riot! Nothing’s better than a good mama hen!
Hey Lisa, yeah, I know, Cinnamon needs a goaty type friend!
Hi Amy… glad you enjoyed the spunky hen – good chick flick, huh?