Day Old chick under brooder wont stop chirping

[chickenlovernatalee]

The chick is a day old and is healthy. It is alone because the other chick needs to stay in the incubator for a couple more hours. I placed the chick under the brooder for the night but it wont stop chirping very loudly. What should I do?

 

[Sablehaven]

Give it something to snuggle under, like a few layers of towel. Something to imitate a mama until it isn't alone.

 

[chickenlovernatalee]

Give it something to snuggle under, like a few layers of towel. Something to imitate a mama until it isn't alone.

Ok thank you. And what temp should the brooder be? I have a bluetooth thermometer under it to check

 

[Sablehaven]

There should be a section at around 95 farenheit, and cooler areas as well. Under the towel should be around 95.

 

[Birdie mom]

That constant cheeping can mean he is either lonely, cold, or hurting. Since he is obviously not in pain, I would say he just wants his buddy. Unless he is really cold, I usually wouldn't put a towel in the brooder, you could, but I wouldn't say its entirely necessary. I have heard that some people put mirrors in their brooders to give their chicks company when they are alone. You could try that.

 

[Kiki]

Can you post a few pictures of your brooder set up please?

 

[Sablehaven]

That constant cheeping can mean he is either lonely, cold, or hurting. Since he is obviously not in pain, I would say he just wants his buddy. Unless he is really cold, I usually wouldn't put a towel in the brooder, you could, but I wouldn't say its entirely necessary. I have heard that some people put mirrors in their brooders to give their chicks company when they are alone. You could try that.

A mirror is an interesting thought and definitely worth trying. A towel is what I use for the cry babies who want held no matter how many siblings they have.