Ostrich Chick Learns to Walk

These seven Somali ostrich chicks are just weeks old. We never had them before, so we are still learning from them. Early in the morning they play around and I just love all of them. Despite their gangly appearance, these chicks will grow into one of the fastest animals clocking up speeds of almost 45 miles per hour. But the youngest has a way to go. Somali ostrich chicks usually walk a few days after hatching, but this chick has been struggling for the last week. The keepers are always there to lend a helping hand. And their patience is starting to pay off. It'll be a while before this chick can reach its potential.