- Aug 1, 2014
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My parents and I recently purchased 6 small chicks in May, I'd say they're maybe 4-5 months old now, and nearly full size! They're currently in a coop outside. Although, just yesterday we purchased a little silkie chick! The seller said she was 3 months old, but she looks quite small, and I'm not sure that's true. She's maybe 1/4 the size of our other chickens, and we're currently quarantining her, but she's so lonesome! We can't let her out in the enclosed space outside with the other chickens, because they seem too aggressive for her size, she's really defenseless. We have to keep her in a large kennel with her food and water all day that has bedding in the bottom, but she really wants to be with the other chickens, my mom doesn't want another little baby, but I really think she needs a friend in there because she's constantly peeping when she's in that kennel all by herself.. I feel so bad for her. I've taken her out for a full six hours today outside of the enclosure, just to let her scratch around and see the other chickens through the fence. My mom won't let me baby her inside, even though I know she needs attention!! I really want to see if there's any solution to this or if we need another silkie from the seller! I just don't want her to be so upset and stressed all the time, she's such a sweet little chicken. I don't know what to do! Could anyone help?
Here's the little silkie, Sugar:

She's only as tall as the other chickens' legs alone!
I just want her to be happy.
Here's the little silkie, Sugar:
She's only as tall as the other chickens' legs alone!
I just want her to be happy.