Help! Lost a chick. What do I do now?

[Michelle Hallee]

Hello all- new to back yard chicken raising. Bought 4 pullets a couple months ago. They are now about 13-14 weeks old. I lost my RIR Friday - got sick and died all in one day. The other three seem to be perfectly healthy. Should I get another chick to replace Roxy or just leave the three of them? I appreciate your wisdom and advice.
Michelle

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Michelle, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry for your loss.
It would be good to know what killed your Roxy. I would just leave it at the three for the winter and then decide if you want to expand your flock in the spring.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with @DobieLover I would let these winter it out together and maybe expand come spring. Welcome to our community!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. I, too, would recommend waiting to add to your flock. Good luck.

 

[ChassiNoir]

I’m so sorry for your loss! It’s heart breaking to see one of your babies passed away . I also agree completely with @DobieLover. Leave them be until next spring and watch the other girl’s well being. Sadly it’s hard to ever find the cause, just like what @TwoCrows said—she could of had what it was all along and it finally resurrected itself. Birds are notorious of hiding their sickness until it’s almost too late (I have personal experience from chickens to my beautiful Lovebird ).
On another, more cheerful note—definitely don’t give up! You’re amongst people who care and will support you! Welcome to BYC! Now go give your girls some treats and loving!

 

[N F C]

Hi Michelle, sorry you lost one of your chicks. Best wishes with the 3 and thanks for joining!

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Michelle and welcome to BYC. You have some good advice above. Here are some helpful links:

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Best wishes


Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Sourland, he gives great advice.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Flock!

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