On December 23rd we got a mother hen named Zhuzu, alongside her baby (gender unknown currently) Kashou, who was born on December 18th. It's been almost five weeks of them living in a cage indoors separated from the flock. Of a day, they get let out to rummage through the grass, but at night they're kept indoors to ensure the babies' safety. The mother is already beginning to neglect her since around week 3 or 4.
The baby is very tame and talkative, and has been learning to work alone when scavenging, eating, etc while the mum is laying or eating elsewhere (mother has been pecking her to leave her side past week or two). The mother really dislikes the cage, and I think she needs to start learning about the big coop where she has already got the hang of. Is it too early to let the baby be alone? Should I leave the mother in a few days longer?
Baby Kashou as of yesterday (also if anyone is able to tell her gender just from the image that would be great, we think it's a rooster)
Thanks guys
The baby is very tame and talkative, and has been learning to work alone when scavenging, eating, etc while the mum is laying or eating elsewhere (mother has been pecking her to leave her side past week or two). The mother really dislikes the cage, and I think she needs to start learning about the big coop where she has already got the hang of. Is it too early to let the baby be alone? Should I leave the mother in a few days longer?
Baby Kashou as of yesterday (also if anyone is able to tell her gender just from the image that would be great, we think it's a rooster)
Thanks guys
