Brood hens do not actually "hold" their chicks but they do protect them under their wings. Chicks will hide under the momma's wings when frightened.
chicks.
You need to start holding your chicks ASAP and it won't be a problem. If your chicken is older you need to handle them frequently
A parent chicken is commonly a female chicken known as a hen that has hatched chicks. The parent chicken will protect the young chicks at all times.
yes
they are called "chicks"
They either buy them in from chicken hatcheries or raise their own.
To meet chicks, of course.
pullet/chicks
get chicken scratch
I don't think there is scientific explanation for that. What I know is that that is a question for God not humans since it is He who makes all happen.
Hope you like them all.
yes