When do baby groundhogs leave their mom to go find food for their self?

Baby groundhogs, also known as kits, typically leave their mother in late spring to early summer, around 6 to 8 weeks old. At this age, they begin to venture out of the burrow to explore their surroundings and learn to find food. Although they may initially rely on their mother's milk, they gradually start foraging for vegetation and other food sources on their own. By the time they are about 2 months old, they are usually fully weaned and capable of independent feeding.