Chick lost mama

[Popsy]

I have a 5 week old chick whose mama died last night. I’m not sure what to do about the chick. I have a small flock of hens including 5 chicks that are 3 months old. I’m not sure if the flock would accept him or possibly hurt him? Any advice?

 

[nuthatched]

Were they already in with the others?

 

[Popsy]

Were they already in with the others?

No. They were in a separate grow out pen. The others saw them but didn’t interact.

 

[nuthatched]

No. They were in a separate grow out pen. The others saw them but didn’t interact.

Start doing observed mingling, make sure there's places for the chick to escape.