[Craigx]

Do 'mother' hens call to the young?

I have a hen(i THINK) i posted the pic (What type?) shes currently in with my remaining chicks, but if she wants to sleep, or something, she makes like a baby cry/whine, n they all cuddle into her.. ?

any ideas, comments?

Craig

[JaK]

Yes, they will talk to each other. Mother hen will always be telling the chicks what do do i.e sleep, eat, drink...

[joyfull]

yes like wild birds they do talk to their young - they call them to show where to eat, dust bath when to follow etc.
I have watched Canada geese communicating with their young (all the youngsters spend their days in a nursery type of system with a few adults keeping an eye on them at a time whilst the others go off to feed) and the lead goose will dip her neck and point her head forwards a few times then all the goslings will suddenly start to speed up and race to safety 

[Craigx]

But shes only around 4/5 months old is that normal?

Craig

[Sassy]

But shes only around 4/5 months old is that normal?

Craig

Potentially she is sexually mature and could have her own brood (not recommended as better if they are more mature). Nature and instinct are wonderful!

[Craigx]

hey


Well ok, i am surprised, learn t something new!

Thank you for the replies..

Craig