BeckyBoo Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 So does that mean I should take her away from the chicks then? The chicks are 6 weeks old and so far she's showing no signs of wanting to come out. I've put her and the cheepy chicks in their eglu inside the walk in run so they can start getting used to the big girls prior to introductions. Don't know what made me check just now but Speckle's laid an egg so I guess that's her way of telling me she's getting ready to move on then? Any ideas guys? Mrs B Edited to say I'm half inclined to get her out now and let her free range with the big girls who are all out at the minute. What d'you reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Well, in any case, I took her out and let her free range with the others - much feather pecking and shouting and squawking ensued but she's gone to be with the big girls and my chicks are now motherless. I feel quite sad for them, Speckle on the other hand doesn't actually seem to have remembered the last 9 weeks she's spent nursing her brood and has gone to bed without a backward glance, the chicks look a little forlorn but I'm sure they'll be fine. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Poor forgotton chickies. Do you have any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 oh bless her! she's obviously had enough of the sprogs, wants a decent glass of wine and conversation about Men, what was on TV last night, and not to be called Muuuuuuuummmmm every 10 seconds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 oh bless her! she's obviously had enough of the sprogs, wants a decent glass of wine and conversation about Men, what was on TV last night, and not to be called Muuuuuuuummmmm every 10 seconds! There's someone speaking my language! In fact, I nearly took a picture just now when I shut them in, all five snuggled up together, but I thought I wouldn't disturb them. I might try and get one tomorrow, if I do it now they'l be blinded by the flash!! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ours are still with their mums at nine weeks, Bossy started laying again 3-4 weeks ago. I feel really reluctant to put the mums back in with the other girls as I don't want to leave the chicks on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
