Safe and Warm

Yesterday peeps were reported to be coming from under Sneaky Mama hen. Cliff waited until night time, as advised, then moved her to a tub we have for keeping chicks in. We don’t want the barn cats to get the little ones.

Today I went up to the barn to see if I could take a peek.

There are still at least 5-6 unhatched eggs. But I saw six of these little brown ones that we call chipmunk chickies because of the stripe on their back. That’s what their mother looked like when she was a wee chickie.

See how her tail feathers are up in a little “bouquet”?

And I saw two of these little yellow chicks. I am guessing these two have a different rooster daddy. I am not sure which one since their colors can totally change as they grow. Right now they look more like the Buff Orpington – but there are only two and Buff Daddy doesn’t let Roostie the Mean Rooster around the girls much. So I dunno.

Sorry it isn’t the best picture. These little ones are hidden back in the nest and it was hard to get a snap.

Sneaky Mama was so motherly, singing to the babies constantly. They mostly stay under her. I think she makes them even if they don’t want to. They seem to prefer sitting up in her neck feathers.

She is constantly on high alert, tail feathers up in a bouquet, body and feathers all puffed up to cover her babies, providing them with just the right temperature and keeping them safe from predators.

When she heard a cat meow, she stretched out her wings and called to the little ones, getting them back under her for safety. It looked warm and cozy. My heart was warmed to think of being so well protected.

It made me think of this:

Psalm 91:4 “He will cover you with his feathers.He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”

He sometimes makes me be right where I am, even though it is uncomfortable and things look dark, because it’s the best thing to keep me growing healthy and strong.

He keeps me safe and warm, at just the right temperature, and brings me what I need when I need it.

When trouble comes near me, He calls my name and hides me under His wings.

I love it when God uses sweet everyday things, like a sneaky mama hen, to remind me.

Psalm 17:8 …”hide me under the shadow of thy wings”

Psalm 36:7 “How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.”