About The River

Monday, June 9, 2025

Sharing a Story

 

My mom shared the following story with me and I want to share it with you.

 

A 2 week old olive egger chick named Olive is the star of Maple Hill Feed and Farm located in Maple, Wisconsin. She is the star thanks to her ability to hide, according to the Superior Telegram. Olive arrived at Maple feed store with about 499 other chicks for the annual Chick Day sale.

When the business opened at 8 a.m. May 3, the line of buyers stretched out the door. The chicks sold out by 9:30 a.m. or so owner Dawn Massier thought. 

That night, the store's motion camera's captured a video of a tiny chick following one of the five shop cats. The next morning Olive was at the store, alive and peeping, after spending the night alone with the cats. The owners posted about Olive's antics on their Facebook page, and people have offered to buy her. But the Massiers decided to keep the plucky chick around as shop mascot.

 

♥  

Carla

 

 

14 comments:

  1. So adorable and I am so glad that they decided to keep Olive as a mascot...I hope they will post pictures of Olive as she continues to grow...love this sweet story.

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  2. What a great story. Good for Olive. You go girl. She knew exactly where she needed to live. I love stories like this. It started out my new week with a smile. Thanks for sharing. Hugs. Kris

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  3. Oh this made me smile and just what I needed to read this morning. Thanks for sharing

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  4. What a delightful story! Olive’s cleverness and bravery to hide and survive a night with cats is truly inspiring.

    by the wau, It’s heartwarming to see how she became the beloved mascot of the store. Small moments like these remind us of resilience and joy in everyday life.

    Thanks for sharing this sweet and uplifting tale!

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  5. That's too cute. I'm glad they are keeping her.

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  6. Oh my gosh, the CATS!!! This is kind of a miracle that she was still alive.

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  7. That is a neat story! Thank you for sharing it. I'm, too, glad that the store is keeping her :).

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  8. That is a miracle! I'm glad they are keeping the little chick :)

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  9. What a cute story. Our local wildlife groups are being kept busy lately with various cygnets and ducklings getting separated from parents etc.

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  10. Sweet and smart! Sure sounds like a keeper!!

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  11. That's a sweet story, Carla. She's so pretty and precious. I'm glad she didn't get bought, and the farm is going to keep her around. That will be nice for all, especially since they have this delightful story to tell.

    ~Sheri

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  12. What an adorable story (and chick!). Those kitties knew not to bother her!

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High Fives from Wisconsin!