Chick having trouble adjusting to outside

[nnheacox]

We moved our little Brahma chick (approx 6-7 wks) out to the coop a couple of nights ago and I think it’s struggling to adjust. *We live in Alabama, so it’s plenty warm enough outside*

It was in the same brooder with the chicks that are already outside but we gave it a little extra time to feather out, so they know each other. I’ve seen some pecking (which I expected), but it doesn’t want to come down the ramp, go up the ramp, or come out into the yard with the rest of the chicks. It runs to me once I put it down and it sits on my chest, shoulder, or head and basically screams until it’s time to go to bed. It’s always been a bit nervous and it’s the only survivor out of 5 from that batch. I’m genuinely worried about it.

 

[nuthatched]

Keep them off your person to avoid a nasty wound or missing eye in future.
They likely don't like their new surroundings or the dark. They'll be fine.

 

[aart]

It was in the same brooder with the chicks that are already outside but we gave it a little extra time to feather out,

How much extra time?

 

[nnheacox]

How much extra time?

Maybe two weeks? We had initially moved all of them out together (15 total) and when we did 2 other Brahmas from the same batch dropped dead. I panicked moved this one back inside. We brought our smallest silkie back in, too, so the Brahma would have company. The silkie has reintegrated just fine But this baby just doesn’t seem to know how to chicken.