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Mothers are awesome. They're caring, loving and can do everything for the little ones. And I'm not only talking about amazing women, but also about all the mothers of the animal kingdom. Hens included.

Hens are known to adopt other chicks and care for them as if they were their own. Farmers have their hens adopt little chicks all the time. But sometimes hens are quick to adopt other animals as well.

Take a look at 10+ amazing mother hens and their tiny "babies". Which one of them surprised you the most?

#1

Hen Taking Care Of Kittens During Storm

Hen Taking Care Of Kittens During Storm

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earringnut
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

okay, this is just the sweetest post in an extremely sweet gallery.

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    Hen And Dog

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    Mother Hen And Her Pigeons

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    #4

    Hen And Her Kittens

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    June Pixeld
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor thing! There are too many kittens but she is tryng to keep em all warm:)

    Sherlock Holmes
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My children may make strange noises but they are strong and beautiful and I love them."

    Seong Jin
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I CANT EVEN... THIS IS SO ADORABLE

    Erica Goodman
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hen is literally taking them under her wing

    Shinomi Chan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww.... She's trying to be good mom for the kitties :,3

    Daria B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of something I saw in TV once. There was a hen who mothered a cat lije that. Then the cat grew up, had her own kittens, but she left them to the hen to take care of them, while she roams free and takes rests, and keeps living her life as if nothing happened. What a sly cat, poor hen.

    jasmine chilton
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe chickens just like to sit on things

    Sofia Bellavista
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well those "things" move around, they're not comfortable, and hens are not sitting ON them: they keep babies under their wings. Mom instinct

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    Linda Allison
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm, will those kittens grow up and lay eggs?

    Jude
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some hens have *very* strong maternal instincts and will mother any babies she can. If the hen has no rooster around to have her own chicks, she'll feel fulfilled if she can mother the kittens while the mama cat takes a break or hunts. Everyone's a winner that way!

    Breanne Rushing
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what my babysitter would do when I wouldn't sit still.

    Gaylene Fannin
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The keeping 'em warm part is a doable stretch,..nursing 'em, not so much.

    Susan Ho
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    anyone needs warm... love it

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    #5

    Hilda The Hen Hatches Clutch Of Ducklings After Sitting On Wrong Nest And Now They're Her Babies

    Hilda The Hen Hatches Clutch Of Ducklings After Sitting On Wrong Nest And Now They're Her Babies

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    Seong Jin
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if the duck mom now has little chicks

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    #6

    My Cat Had Kittens In The Chicken Coop. When She Is Away, A Nesting Hen Babysits For Her

    My Cat Had Kittens In The Chicken Coop. When She Is Away, A Nesting Hen Babysits For Her

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    Hayley Lightcap
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually pretty smart of the mom all things considered

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    #7

    Piglet And Mother Hen

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    Hen And Her Kittens

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    #9

    Hen And Her Adopted Litter Of Puppies

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    Mina Molnar
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if they just like to sit on other animals? Like "Yass, I leave the smell of my butt all over them" XD

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    #10

    Gertrud The Chicken Adopted American Rhea Chicks

    Gertrud The Chicken Adopted American Rhea Chicks

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    Emma Gascoyne
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought they were mini emus for a second...

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    #11

    Mother Of All

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    Tiny Goat's Father Rooster (Still Counts)

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    Amanda Harker
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Naww he's still behaving as a hen would. God help you if you got too close to his baby!

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    #13

    Can A Chicken Raise A Duck?

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    ChubbySquid
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Duckling: 'Hey Mum. Hey Mum. Hey Mum. Hey Mum.' Hen (in head): 'This was a terrible mistake...'

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    #14

    Chicken Adopted An Orphaned Duckling

    Chicken Adopted An Orphaned Duckling

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    logical fallacy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'And this, little chick, is how you peck for corn.' 'But mama, my beak-' 'enough with excuses!' 'But mama the pond-'

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    #15

    Hen Adopts 4 Kittens

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    Baby Jackdaw Adopted By Broody Hen & Fed By Us

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    #17

    Momma Hen And Her Ducklings

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    Magpie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful looking hen. What breed please ?

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    #18

    Chicken Adopts Baby Ostriches

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    Magpie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And don't all good mums love it when their children out reach themselves . :-)

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    #19

    Ducklings For Mother Hen

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    logical fallacy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either the duck is under her wing, or this is the world famous amazing bodiless duck trick.

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    #20

    This Small Cat Lost Her Mother And The Hen Adopted Him

    This Small Cat Lost Her Mother And The Hen Adopted Him

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    Chelsea Bates
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do these cats and dogs who are adopted (not babysat) get fed?

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    #21

    Hen Adopts Litter Of Kittens For Mother's Day

    Hen Adopts Litter Of Kittens For Mother's Day

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    Hen And Her Adopted Litter Of Puppies

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    This Dummy Stole A Litter Of Kittens From Their Mother

    This Dummy Stole A Litter Of Kittens From Their Mother

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    logical fallacy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Stole'? Can we have the rest of the story, please?

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    #25

    The Most Lucky Duckling Of The Planet

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    Lovely Life Vines
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby Duck is searching for his real Mother!