At what age do chicks stop following mother hen around ?

[kezabel]

I am just curious to when the chicks will be independant from there mumma hen? they are 6 weeks old now and still follow her everywhere she goes.

 

[DonnaBelle]

My banty chicks were born October 15, 09 and they still follow their Mom around. My RIR chicks were born October 22, 09 and they quit about 2 weeks ago. So, I think it must vary according to breed.

DonnaBelle

 

[txredneckmedic]

when mom gets tired of them