Is my chicken cold or lonely? Will buying it a friend shut it up?

[Mikeshole]

Ive got a small silkie that I keep in my room.

He or she poops way too much and Id like to get it used to being outside and not treated like a human baby all the time. So I keep it on my balcony.

I feel bad for it because it sits by the door or in a corner. Should I go buy it a friend? Is it cold? The weather in El Paso Texas is between 60 and 30 degrees day and night. I'm going to build a small coup with a light so that should take care of that.

My other question is: This chicken sounds like a broken shopping cart. Its cute, but when its alone it'll chirp as if it were screaming. I'm afraid of buying him a friend and listening to them talk to each other all day all night. This is my most important question and if anyone has an answer I hope its to this.

I appreciate this community for being here. Thanks in advance.

 

[PurpleChicken]

A friend would help but wait until you hear him crow.

The temps are fine.

 

[Mikeshole]

God I hope my silkie is a female. Is there anyway to tell or do I just have to wait for that one magical morning?

 

[jBlaze]

sounds desperately lonely to me.

 

[Wynette]

Ummmm....it sorta sounds like you're really not "into" the chicken thing much...can I ask what you plan on doing with this chicken? Just curious; there are lots of folks on here with lots of experience to help!!

 

[Mikeshole]

No, I love the little jerk its just that I wasn't expecting a chicken to be so needy. I feel buying another one would just be like doubling down.

 

[Wynette]

They're most definitley flock critters; they need friends! Can't help you with the sexing question, but if you can get a few more pics & post it on the "what breed or gender is this" section you should get lots of replies! Make sure to indicate the age, too.

 

[Granolamom]

AAWWWW, pleeeeaaase get him a friend, or better, give him to someone who does not worry about the "broken shopping cart". There's probably plenty of folks right here on BYC who'd take him/her, if you get tired of him. Just don't leave him all by himself on the balcony, that's too sad. How'd you end up with one silkie, anyway?

 

[gumpsgirl]

Chickens are very social animals and always do better if kept in groups of two or more. Definitely get your Silkie a friend. It will be so much happier and more content.

I also would like to welcome you to our wonderful forum!

 

[redhen]

if you are going to move her outside..she will need another chicken to spend time with...