Yesterday morning, our chicken coop caught fire because the chicks inside knocked down the top of the brooder, and the light burned the sawdust inside. We lost 35 of the 65 chicks, some two weeks old, some six. Amazingly, 5 of the 25 youngest ones, who were inside the brooder box, survived. They are now living inside the house for a few days until they can handle outside temperatures. I decided to see what would happen this evening if I put their box beside the cage in which our two budgies, Reepicheep and Jewel, live. It was pretty funny!
Jewel hardly paid any attention, but Reep, who is extremely curious and energetic, studied the chicks thoroughly, then started trying to get closer. I opened the cage and held it over the box–watch what happened! Especially watch closely during the last five seconds or so.
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