Hen Abandoning 2 Week Old Chick

Personally I'd bump the hen down to 4', and put the chick on the roost with her. She wants to roost, fine, but she wanted a baby too, so she can stay with the kiddo for another few days.

If roosts were lower overall the chick would've likely joined her on its own, but it probably needs a bit more feathering to get up to the 4' mark.
 
Thank you to everyone who offered advice on this issue. I placed the chick on the roosting bar with mama last night and tonight the pair were already settled in when I went to check on them.
 

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