Gramma Brought me a chick

[littleledgefarm]

So my grandmother who really means well heard I have a small flock of chickens and thought it would be nice to bring me another one, so she went out to a local chicken farm and bought me a black and white chick with a black Poof on its head. My other chickens are all 15 weeks old, and this chick is about a month to a month and a half old, I have heard you cannot mix chicks with grown chickens, so I have put it in the brooder by itself. But I wasn't sure if it would survive on its own. I have a female buff orpington who is very gentle and good natured. I have read that they tend to be broody. My question is will the chick survive on its own, and if not should I put the female buff in the brooder with it. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[what did I do]

I think I would try the buff orpington with it. In about a week or two I'd try adding it to the flock. Thank Grandma for her kindness and thoughtfulness even though the timing wasn't very good.

 

[salt and pepper]

The chick will survive, but will grow up to be " off " It won't get along with the other chickens, and will either get picked on, or be the picker. I would try to put the BO with it, and if that doesn't work, get it a chick it's own age. Keep it inside until it's over 8 weeks before you put it with the whole group.

 

[littleledgefarm]

Should there be certain behaviors to look for when introducing the Buff to the chick to see if she is going to be aggressive or accepting toward the chick?

 

[Bawc]

The chick wouldn't be too happy by itself considering they are sociable creatures and depending if you have room for more add a few more chicks or yes try the BO. Look for excessive pecking and loss of feathers or perhaps they will get along right away.