Hoofs, Claws and Paws

Could it be?  A baby chick is hatched in autumn?  Indeed it is.  And Mommy bird is doing a great job. Birth is a miracle and hard-wired genetics are fascinating.  I tried to put some water and food nearby and Mommy bird bit me. And to that I say, "why mess with nature?"  She knows what's she's doing.  Who needs humans anyway.  Lesson learned!!
Because I couldn't get close - this photo isn't a good one - but "Harvest Moon" is alive and peepin'!!