Old Speckled Hen Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 When to let mum and chicks out? They are in a standard Cube run with an Eglu inside it.Chicks are just over five weeks old.I have a small flock of six hens and a cockerel. They free range in a wooded area with lots of hidey holes and places to scratch. they can see each other and mum is desperate to get out. Is it too early? What do you lot do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Marques Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I let my chicks out with mum when they were only 4 days old but i watch them all the time and mine is a normal garden not a wooded area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 mine have been FR from about 4 days old their 5 weeks old now and getting quite independent in the last couple of days going off hunting for treats 6 or 7 feet away from mom stealing corn from the older birds in the mob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Right,that's it. They are out tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoachedPlease Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Tell us how it goes. My single chick was born today and I feel bad putting the mamma in a dog crate, when she can't FR. Can't see any other way to stop bossy light sussex eating the chick! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Well mum got out into the garden somehow and spent who knows how long in Eden (lots of overgrowth/weeds etc). I last checked them at lunchtime. The five chicks spent the day free ranging with the rest of the flock. Only one of the hens is being a bit nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
