Get Cracking, Little Buddy!

Not That Mike The Other Mike

In another video from the “A Mom’s a Mom” files, reader A9 found a baby swamp hen — who’s about 50 percent feet — being hatched by a kind man with the help of a non-swamp hen.

A black baby bird raises one of its big feet in the air
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4 thoughts on “Get Cracking, Little Buddy!”

  1. Dubravkamcvmd November 21, 2025 / 6:01 pm

    Riveting snd wonderful!

  2. Georgiana November 21, 2025 / 6:51 pm

    Those are really practical long legs and toes!!!

  3. allein 🐾 November 21, 2025 / 8:00 pm

    I have never heard of a swamphen before!

    • DEBG November 21, 2025 / 9:56 pm

      Nor I! At least 60% feet, I reckon. Also beautiful coloring in the adults.

      This guy really goes above and beyond. I loved that little wee beak.

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