We've hatched quite a few chicks this year. they stay with their mother for the first few weeks whilst they grow, learn to scratch and forage and when the chicks start to be independent the mother is returned to the flock and the chicks are moved to a field where they can eat, grow and lay eggs.
But this one hasn't quite grasped what's happening. She was moved back to the flock she came from , but is clearly missing the chicks.
She is putting strenuous (unsuccessful) efforts into getting under or through the gate , trying to squeeze through the fencing we have put up with aim of stopping the hens wandering and exploring and getting stuck.
and despite our best efforts she has managed to get out either through round or over the gate , across the lawn and back to where she was with the chicks.
All a bit sad readlly because her babies, the chicks aren't there any more. they are out exploring the big wide world
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