Meghan shares cryptic post about her chickens after reports Sussexes will leave beloved birds behind in Montecito after move to Britain

Meghan Markle has shared a cryptic Instagram post about her chickens amid reports she will leave the birds behind in California when her family moves to the UK. The flock, which includes a rescue named Silkie, will be looked after by staff at their Montecito estate until they return, it is understood. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do, however, plan to bring their dogs Mia and Pula with them to Britain. This afternoon, the Duchess of Sussex shared a message on her Instagram story, which read: 'People who take care of chickens are literally chicken tenders.' The family's birds, which appeared on the Duchess's Netflix programme, live in a coop named 'Archie's Chick Inn' in the grounds of their home.Archie, aged seven, is said to be fond of the chickens and has been seen looking after them in videos shared by Meghan. The chickens, which appeared on the Duchess's Netflix programme, live in a coop named 'Archie's Chick Inn' in the grounds of their home The Duchess of Sussex shared a message on her Instagram story, which read: 'People who take care of chickens are literally chicken tenders.' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne in AprilThe Sussexes' decision to leave the chickens in the US may be seen as a sign of that they plan to continue spending time in California, The Telegraph has reported. The family, who have lived in the US for six years, are due to arrive in Britain this week ahead of Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, starting school. They are planning an 'extended stay' in the UK and will move into a non-royal residence and will not be working royals.Decisions about whether taxpayers will foot the bill for their security remain unanswered, as does the exact reason for their decision to relocate.After Harry's level of protection changed when he stepped down as a working royal in 2020, he has faced a protracted legal battle with the Home Office over security for him and his family while they are in the UK.The Prince and Princess of Wales, who have been holidaying with the King at Balmoral in Scotland, are yet to respond to the news of their return. William – the future king – is estranged from his brother following Harry's controversial claims about the Royal Family in the wake of Megxit.Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan's return was only relayed to the King three days before the bombshell news went public on Wednesday night. The family, who have lived in the US for six years, are due to arrive in Britain this week ahead of Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, starting school King Charles with Harry at Windsor Castle after Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022The Sussexes decamped to California more than six years ago amid the turbulent Megxit crisis. This was then followed by ongoing family fallouts and a barrage of accusations fired at the Prince and Princess of Wales and the King and Queen Camilla.Rumours have abounded as to where Harry and Meghan will choose to settle, with suggestions including rural locations in the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire or Gloucestershire. The King is said to be glad to be able to spend more time with the Sussex family, but remains adamant they will not be working royals, and there is no half-in, half-out option.Archie and Lili are expected to start at their new schools in early September.There will be no photographs of the children when they start school and on their birthdays as for working royals, it is understood.The Sussexes are keeping their homes in Montecito, California; and Portugal, while the duchess will continue to run her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from their new base.A new YouGov poll, carried out the day after the surprise U-turn, showed 33 per cent believe the King's youngest son and the former Suits star should not come back, while 45 per cent do not know.Fewer than a quarter (21 per cent) were in favour of the Sussexes relocating from the US.