Chick died, now survinving one won't stop chirping loudly

[sayccrn]

Perhaps you can keep the older chicks inside with her? When she is more attached to them, you can put her out with them it outside and she might feel more comfortable. I had a similar thing happened with a 2-3 month old. It lost its friend. my big hens were too large and scary for it. I had some chicks that were three weeks old and so I put the older one outside with them during the day. At night I keep them in sight of each other but in separate areas. I watched the older one to make sure he wasn’t causing any damage to the younger ones and it seemed fine they just pecked each other a bit(not viciously there was no damage) but mostly just hung out. it really helped the older one to adjust and now he is pretty attached to the younger chicks.

I don't think so, the box is kind of small as they are getting bigger and they just want out, like she does, I think. she was just climbing whatever she could and trying to jump out! I am slowly trying to intergrate them, as the big chicks are scared of her, but they can only stand her on their side for so long before they are going bizzerk too.

 

[kyleen]

Yes, as I stated, I couldn't find one late on saturday or today. I am going back to the place I got her tomorrow to see if they may have some left from her batch, but if not, then I have to wait to thursday.

I re-read Your post and totally get it!
goodluck and enjoy your chooks!

 

[sayccrn]

I re-read Your post and totally get it!
goodluck and enjoy your chooks!

Thank you so much.

 

[sayccrn]

Update: We got a pop up T-storm and it got noticeably cooler, like low 70's, so we brought the older chicks back inside. She quited down almost immediately. I tried to put them together without the hardware cloth separating them and again the older chicks are acting scared of her. She is even trying to hop on the ones back! LOL The box is getting awful crowded already. The first batch is about a month old. I have a nice coop, I built, but it may get too hot in the sun(I have no shade). So, I don't know when I should move the older birds out to the coop. Plus, if I move the older birds out then what about them getting used to one another again? I've also heard that you are to lock them in their coop for a week. I don't think I can do that, it gets too hot here. 2 days ago it was already 87, last summer we had record breaking 90 or above for over 90 days. What's the next best step for them? Oh I also have a PVC tractor run for them, that is what they've been going in during the day, so I can give them shade and have them forage. I tried the new chick today, she just wanted to climb in my lap.

 

[Guernsy]

Awww...so sweet. I was hoping the slightly older chicks would take her under their wings, but they just stare at her through the hardware cloth and then when I put her with them, they turn in the corner freeze as if they are saying: maybe she won't see us if we don't move) when that doesn't work and the little chick is going from one to to the other, trying to get their attention, they will literately climb over each other to get away from her. I just spent an hour on the couch with her while the cats were napping on the porch and locked out. She was quiet. then back in the box, she's so loud and climbing on top of anything she can to try and jump out of the box. I don't think she's cold, I think she's lonely.

Maybe your older chicks are just not old enough to know what to do with a little baby, since they are still young too. Hopefully, you will be able to get another chick to accompany her, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[sayccrn]

Maybe your older chicks are just not old enough to know what to do with a little baby, since they are still young too. Hopefully, you will be able to get another chick to accompany her, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Thank you. I'm just at a loss.

 

[sayccrn]

update: The store sold out on Saturday. She died 15 mins after they closed on Sat. So, I have to wait to Thursday. poor little thing. The good news is, as long as her big sisters are there she is comfortable. So, I will work on integrating them today, since it's cool out today and it's supposed to storm again later.

 

[ameliathedominant]

i have had the same scenario with 2 of my chicks and they were both smaller ones in the flock. a barred rock named dixie passed on and a black australorp, named bindi, was kindof sad. it was super sad because she kept staring thru the mirror. the rest of the flock including her sister victoria helped comfort her. so yes i recommend getting a friend. and once u do put them all together to let them sort it out. best wishes

 

[sayccrn]

i have had the same scenario with 2 of my chicks and they were both smaller ones in the flock. a barred rock named dixie passed on and a black australorp, named bindi, was kindof sad. it was super sad because she kept staring thru the mirror. the rest of the flock including her sister victoria helped comfort her. so yes i recommend getting a friend. and once u do put them all together to let them sort it out. best wishes

She was a Barred Rock, my favorite, of course. I wonder if they are more susceptible or something? I take it they all worked it out. not too much hazing?

 

[Lilokieescorter]

I had a friend who only had a single egg hatch out of 11 so she brought her to me. My teenagers picked on her & would not accept her, so I had her moved to a condo up above the other 8 until I moved my teenagers out to the coop, which was when I moved her back down with the silkies & they accepted her. Well they're all out in to coop now, & the teens still pick on Now Him, but not as bad as before. Wishing you the best!