Light Sussex mama not protective

[DobieLover]

My main concern is will mama be able to protect them in long run?

In the long run, she won't.
Have any of the chicks been injured? Broody hens wean anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks old. Mine usually let them go at 5 to 6 weeks.

 

[eridzone]

In the long run, she won't.
Have any of the chicks been injured? Broody hens wean anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks old. Mine usually let them go at 5 to 6 weeks.

none of the chicks are injured by hens but one has been mauled by our neighbour cats

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Good Luck with your Chicks. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Enjoy your time here!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens this is great place

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, Welcome to BYC!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us.

You've been given good advice, hope everything works out.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

Wishing all works out for you and your flock.

 

[HumbleAmerican]

Broody allowing their chick's to get a good solid peck from another chicken isn't necessarily unprotective. My broodies are always fierce the first day or two. After that 'safe' is right near or under her. If the chick invades the others space they get a peck. The chick screams and runs like it's going to die, but the hen pecking doesn't pursue.

My broody never attacked me. Or my dog. I thought much like you she was indifferent. My mom (a stranger to them) came for a visit and wanted to see the chicks. She was flogged for 20 feet and momma hen wouldn't allow her any closer after that.

Room for a broody is paramount.