GotChicken? :
I had a banty Polish who kicked her first brood (one chick) to the curb at 5 weeks - thank goodness another broody had chicks of similar age for the little one to hang with. After a while Mom would let the little one stay with her at night, and even let her little girl sleep with...
Just seems so early to me. I know, I know - each hen is different - but most of mine wait until the chicks are between 8 and 12 weeks. I am glad that Doe is still lovin' them at night. The worst is when momma pecks them on the head, and babies are like WHAT is going on?- MOM
BUT I do...