Welcome to the World of Fluffy Chicks!

When a baby chick hatches, it is covered in soft, fluffy feathers called down. These little chicks have just come out of their eggs and are very small and cute!

The Chicken Family

Chicks are part of the chicken family. The grown-up chickens are called hens (the girls) and roosters (the boys). The hen takes care of the chicks, keeping them warm and safe.

How Chicks Hatch

Before chicks hatch, they live inside eggs. After about 21 days, the chick pecks its way out of the egg shell. It can use a tiny little tooth on its beak to help crack the shell.

What Fluffy Chicks Do

• Stay close to their mom to stay warm
• Eat tiny bits of food and drink water
• Begin to explore the world carefully

Fluffy chicks grow quickly and soon start to get their real feathers instead of soft down.

Fun to Remember

Remember, chicks are new to the world just like you, and they need lots of love and care from their family!