My hen finally weaned her youngsters yesterday. They were 3 months old, it was about time! Suddenly, she couldn’t stand them any more and began chasing them away, attacking them even. I opened a door into the main run and she walked thru, never looked back as I closed it behind her. In a previous year, she weaned her solo chick at 4 weeks.
I do not expect her to resume laying until spring. Her comb is still pale, days are short.
I do not expect her to resume laying until spring. Her comb is still pale, days are short.