I have a single chick and i cant afford another one

[Isadora]

I think a better word is "cautious"
Honestly I want to believe every word is true, but it does all seem very strange.
Hopefully @pinestamara understands that we all just want the best for their chick(s) and that it's best to be honest in this situation. It would set our minds at ease if we could see a picture of the chicks and better yet, their setup

everyone here, except one, has been kind, but it does get frustrating and worrying if we aren't getting the whole/true story.
In my opinion it would be better to be honest and reject advice than to lie and "accept" it. Not accusing them of lying, as I said, I'm giving the benefit of the doubt. But it certainly does feel like it at the moment.

 

[Andelot]

I'd urge you to consider rehoming it. Chickens really belong in a flock unless there's some extenuating circumstance that makes it difficult (i.e. special needs bird).

Also you said your father is against this and it's his home - where are you going to house the bird once it's older? Is it legal to have chickens where you live?

they will eat it or kill it or drop it off somewhere when it can't be hidden in the room anymore.......find this chick a new home now

 

[Sara S]

Y’all I can’t say I’m disappointed but some people were being a bit rude.


This person had the courage to reach out for help here, and thanks for doing that. I did around 4 notebooks filled with research before I got my first chicks, but it sounds like you are doing it right so far. They have no obligation to post pictures as well. But some reassurance would be helpful?

Here’s my advice
1. Good on you for keeping that chick company while it was alone. I’m glad you got her a friend now! If not, try. One more really wont hurt (until chicken math gets a hold of you).

2. your parents seem to be like mine were, when I was living with them. Prove to them you are responsible and good enough to do this. Keep it clean, very, very clean. No messes anywhere from this chick in case you are told you need to get rid of them. Make sure you are taking care of them. Do research. Prove you’re worthy of having that coop in your parents yard.


3. Speaking of coops. Prefabs do need a lot of changes most likely. I got mine off Craigslist (my first coop) and it’s fantastic. I use it as a brooder now. If you plan on adding a run, I’m sure you can buy one as addition (mine is a 6x8 and I got it for 65$, very well built) be prepared for inflation if you decide to build. Right now, a shed seems like your best bet. There are many many articles on here about making runs, if you only buy a coop. You can make one out of cow paneling and hardware cloth! look itnot it, and everyone here is very helpful (they aren’t trying to hurt your feelings or be diseespectful, the chick(s) are their main concern.

4. Chickens really are a lot of responsibility. For example, I almost have my bachelors and I’ve done it online. My chickens had me for that, but I will be going to law school next year in CA. My chickens will go to my mother or a friend, but make sure you have at least a outline of a plan in your head. I’m sure your girlies will be great and since you are homeschooled you can spend lots of time with them.



5. predator proof, predator proof, predator proof. trust us, you need it, and locks.



Good luck!

 

[Saveria]

Why would this person be making this up? Even if they are making it up, whatever needs they are trying to meet, that is fine with me. The harsh and doubting posts are detracting from everyone else trying to talk to this person about building a chicken coop, though. If you aren't into it, or you think this person is lying, you can just stop following. My 2 cents.

Either way this person is going to learn about chickens, and you never know when that will come in handy.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

everyone here, except one, has been kind, but it does get frustrating and worrying if we aren't getting the whole/true story.
In my opinion it would be better to be honest and reject advice than to lie and "accept" it. Not accusing them of lying, as I said, I'm giving the benefit of the doubt. But it certainly does feel like it at the moment.

What reason would they have to lie?

 

[tripletfeb]

My only question is, what feed store would sell a single chick to a minor? Then do it again? Most states have laws in place where you have to buy a minimum number of chicks, to prevent this exact situation

 

[Lovely Lettie]

they will eat it or kill it or drop it off somewhere when it can't be hidden in the room anymore.......find this chick a new home now

She is obviously very attached to her chick.

 

[TheRealGwynethPoultry]

You’re all better people than me I don’t know why someone would lie about having a single chick, but this is the internet and I’ve been around a long time and seen some weird shiznit. I’ll go back to my cage now and be quiet

 

[BelovedBirds]

What reason would they have to lie?

To stop people telling her to rehome, they probably felt under a lot of pressure, from well meaning, honest people. And very suddenly there was a change. I don't want to be accused of gossip, or say anything that was given to me in confidence- but I have spoken to this individual in a dm and I am concerned.

No one is under obligation to do anything, including send photos, but if we could just get over these doubts and clear the air with proof
... We would all have peace of mind and be able to move to the next issue in question- coops.

 

[BelovedBirds]

She is obviously very attached to her chick.

Very much so, I dont think that was a fair assumption that they would do something like that.