At what age do chicks stop following mother hen around ?

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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.
 
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
 

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