[CluckyChicken]

I have three 8 week old chicks, who were under a broody in their hutch.  Well she seems determined not to give them up, and them also!  They chirp when she goes too far, and she's always making sure they get food and still sits on top of them at night.  Will she stop this soon- I thought they separated at about 6 weeks.  Thanks guys x

[joyfull]

they can leave her any time from 6 - 10 weeks, don't worry she will leave them when she is ready. They will cry for her but soon get over it 

[CluckyChicken]

thanks joy, I was wondering if they should have left already.  how are your new sablepoots doing? x

[TeaPots]

Mum probably knows it is too cold for her babies, and is probably appreciating their extra heat herself  :happy:

[joyfull]

got Belgiums off Jen not poots and they are doing absolutely fab. However I have just put an order in 4 new poots which I hope to get early next year  .
Are your aras doing ok?

[CluckyChicken]

yea they're great    no eggs yet, but one of the hens and the cock are moulting, so might not get anything until spring.  now geting them used to being picked up  x