Warm, safe and snuggly – this hen with chicks coloring page shows a mother hen gathering her babies under her wing. Print this free page and color the chicks sunshine yellow!
Why Kids Love This Chicken Family
The hen sits big and proud on a straw nest while five round chicks crowd under and in front of her wing. The chicks are simple shapes that fill up with color fast. All around is a cozy coop with wooden boards, a window with cobwebs, a ladder, a hay bale and a little fence. Grain is scattered across the floor.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
Why Do Chicks Hide Under Their Mom’s Wings?
Newly hatched chicks can’t keep themselves warm very well yet. So they scoot under the wings of their mother hen, where it’s nice and toasty. Mom also shows them what’s good to eat: grain, greens and little bugs. They’ve been talking since before hatching – the chicks cheep in their eggs and the hen clucks back.
What to Do with Your Finished Picture
Glue yellow feathers or cotton onto the chicks to make them fluffy. Or give each of the five chicks a name and tell a story about their day.
Color Ideas for Hen and Chicks
Warm colors make the coop feel extra cozy.
Sunny yellow with orange beaks and feet.
A warm reddish brown with a red comb.
Pale yellow and ochre for the nest and hay.
For fun, color each chick a different pastel.
Great Times for This Coloring Page
A page full of warmth and care.
A sweet handmade card idea for Mom.
Chicks are a must for spring.
How many chicks is the hen keeping warm?
Perfect for “animals and their babies.”
Quick Facts About Hens and Chicks
How a mother hen cares for her babies.
Chicks warm up under her wings.
The hen shows chicks what to peck.
Chicks cheep before they hatch.
Often 6 to 12 chicks hatch at once.
More Chicken and Chick Coloring Pages
Find more chick cuteness in our chicken collection – from a hatching chick to a proud rooster.
🐔 More from “Chickens, Rooster & Chicks”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Counting: Five chicks are great for counting.
- Caring feelings: The picture shows how moms protect.
- Big shapes: Hen and chicks are easy to fill.
- Vocabulary: Kids learn words like brood and coop.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
For kids ages 2 to 4: the hen and chicks are big, and the coop background can be left white or colored loosely.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Chunky colored pencils or crayons in yellow and brown are all you need.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Henne mit Küken.