In the northern Iraqi city of Erbil, a hen was found doing something completely unexpected. Instead of warming her usual eggs under her feathers, this motherly bird was sheltering not one, but three tiny kittens! The kittens seemed quite content, staying close to their feathered guardian even as the camera rolled. The owner of the animals was initially puzzled, as they could hear the kittens’ cries but couldn’t locate them. Imagine the surprise when they discovered the kittens cozily tucked under the hen!

According to multiple media sources, the mother cat had tragically passed away near the hen’s coop. It seems this compassionate hen took over, providing the warmth and care the orphaned kittens needed. This heartwarming tale from Iraq reminds us of the unexpected bonds that can form in nature, even across different species.