week 6 & momma is still raising her babies

[DangerChickenHouse]

I have a new home for her four babies. However, I don't want to take them from her. She is a BO and first time mom. When will she stop mothering them? They have been integrated with the rest of the flock this entire time.

 

[sumi]

Hens usually start weaning their chicks after about 7 weeks, though some hang on to them longer.