chick

Example Sentences

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But instead of hunting rabbits and rats, it rapidly turned its attention to the easy prey of ground-nesting birds, their eggs and chicks.

From BBC

“He loved them. All kinds. Especially the small ones. Kittens and chicks.”

From Literature

As chicks grow older, heavy rainfall becomes the greater threat.

From Science Daily

They are forever setting on nests hatching out chicks, brooding and clucking and attacking anything that comes close.

From Literature

Even if the egg hatches, it could be a while before scientists can confirm a chick is there.

From Los Angeles Times