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olly #190118 03/21/2010 10:12 PM
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Given the context of newly hatched chicks I don't think it applies in this case.

Faldage #190119 03/21/2010 11:07 PM
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Unless they're ocker chicks gone bush whistle

Faldage #190137 03/23/2010 2:23 AM
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I think in this case, the implication is that the chicks are heading into the bush to live, rather than heading to the bush to hide.

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