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That’s a really good point and that did happen to one of my longest brooding hens. Her chicks were over 8 weeks old when she was killed by what I think was a snake. (I didn’t find her body until the fire ants had started at it, so I can’t be certain what killed here.)

I’ve had hens wean at 4 weeks but those are generally not my best mothers and if I have the option I don’t keep them. Weaning at that age usually is more violent since the chicks still really want mama’s warmth. If weaning starts when they are older it’s a much calmer process since they want to...