Susan Hickman was out for a walk in the summer of 2014 when she noticed something. She noticed a cracked eggshell on the ground.

Susan decided to look into the building rather than continue for some reason.

She was shocked to find out that there was!

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

When Susan peered inside, she saw a young chick. He had no feathers and closed eyes.

Susan tried to find a nest, but she couldn’t find one.

Susan realized that the chick wouldn’t survive on his own if she left him there, so she made the decision to try to save him.

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

But it’s not easy to raise a baby bird. Throughout the first two weeks, Susan had to feed the bird every 20 to 30 minutes from dawn until dusk.

Susan persevered despite the challenging process. She had a close relationship with the chick, so she used a tiny medication dropper to make sure he received the nutrition he required.

The bird put up a great fight and survived the first day.

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

Also, the following day.

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

She quickly gave him the name Klinger.

His eyes were now open.

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

Getting feathers….

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

Eventually, he developed into a large, regal bird.

Woman rescues abandoned chick from broken egg; one year later, everyone is shocked by her change

How about that for a change?

Watch this video to learn more about Susan and Klinger’s story:.

What a blessing it was that Susan saw Klinger and was able to save him! Share if this touching tale touched you as well!