Lone Chick

[Slw]

I had a failed hatch. Only one baby hatched out of 7. Can one chick survive alone? Or do they need a group?

 

[DobieLover]

It will be much better off with a few more chicks. You may be able to find a few at one of your farm stores. You can also post your need to local poultry groups to see is someone has a recent hatch and could sell you some chicks.

In the meantime you can get a feather duster and a mirror to keep in the brooder with your loan chick so it doesn't feel quite so alone. I might go as far as to play chick noises for it too.

 

[theoldchick]

It needs a few buddy chicks.

 

[fldiver97]

Sorry the hatch was not more successful! Best solution is to get it a couple or more chicks for company. You already got good advice from the other posters!!!