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Domestic Chicken, 2 year old New Hampshire red cross, with adopted 14 day old mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos)
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Domestic Chicken, 2 year old New Hampshire red cross, with adopted 14 day old mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos)
Domestic Chicken, 2 year old New Hampshire red cross, with adopted 14 day old mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos) The hen hatched the duckling from an egg found abandoned. England, spring, Suffolk
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 7481947
© FLPA/David Hosking
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Feathered Fusion - A Clucky Connection Between Hen and Duckling!
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. In this heartwarming snapshot captured by FLPA photographer David Hosking, we witness an extraordinary bond between a 2-year-old New Hampshire red cross chicken and her adopted mallard duckling. This unlikely duo proves that family knows no boundaries in the animal kingdom! The story behind this adorable image is as captivating as the picture itself. Our brave hen stumbled upon a lonely mallard egg abandoned in Suffolk, England during the vibrant spring season. With maternal instincts kicking into high gear, she decided to take matters into her own wings! After patiently incubating the egg for two weeks, our feathered heroine successfully hatched a fluffy little mallard duckling. Now inseparable, these two feathered friends roam their foster island together, exploring nature's wonders side by side. The hen proudly struts with her adopted offspring trailing closely behind like a loyal shadow. Their contrasting colors create quite the spectacle – it's like watching a walking rainbow on poultry parade! This remarkable tale reminds us that love knows no species or limitations. It serves as a gentle reminder to embrace diversity and celebrate unconventional families wherever they may be found. So next time you're feeling down, just remember this clucky connection between hen and duckling – proof that even in our vast world of differences, friendship can bloom in unexpected places!
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