Subscribe to trusted local news
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
- Subscription costs less than £1 a week with an annual plan.
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
05
Jun 2021
Mothering instinct of Kirkby Malzeard woman saves tiny chick
A Kirkby Malzeard woman's warmth and human kindness has saved the life of a three-day-old chick.
Maisie Clark found the baby bird limp and unresponsive on her henhouse floor.
She told the Stray Ferret:
However, when Maisie picked up the seemingly lifeless body, she felt a small movement.
She tucked the tiny creature inside her top, hoping to replicate the body heat that a mother hen would usually provide.
Maisie, who has a two-year-old son, Brodie, pointed out:
She set off in her car on some errands, chick and all, and the moment of triumph came a couple of hours later:
Now named Lucky, the fluffy brown chick is doing well and back in the henhouse along with its two siblings.
It even has a 'guard dog', as nine-year-old chihuahua, Alfie - himself a rescue animal - is very protective of the hens.
Maisie explained:
The Clark family has a history of caring for small creatures. Maisie's mother Liz has rescued, fostered and adopted scores of animals, including hedgehogs, cats, dogs and birds.
Read more:
Maisie said:
0