Lone chicken

[Cheryl the Chicken]

I have recently incubated 13 chickens, but only 1 has hatched so far. The other 2 will hatch in around 2 days. The chicken seems to be chirping a whole lot, and I was wondering if it is sad? If its lonely? If its cold? I put two hot water bottles in the box, and have shavings too. It hasn’t started eating yet, and I was wondering if I was fine or does it need anything else.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Well, the peeping is probably because it's lonely and because it's newly born. Do you have a picture of where you're keeping it?
And welcome to BYC!

 

[Cheryl the Chicken]

Thank you for the warm welcome! This is the box. She is sleeping right now.

 

[Cheryl the Chicken]

We are planning to put it in a bigger box once the other chickens hatch.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Ah ok. I was going to say it looked a bit small, but it seems alright since young ones sleep a lot anyway. I think he/she is fine. Real pretty chick btw!

 

[Cheryl the Chicken]

Thanks a bundle! I appreciate it!

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Thanks a bundle! I appreciate it!

No problem! Be sure to ask if you have any more questions! Don't forget to post pictures of them when they all come out! I wanna see the little cuties!

 

[Cheryl the Chicken]

The father is a Silkie and the mother is a Leghorn. It has white fur but has black spots all over it.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

The father is a Silkie and the mother is a Leghorn. It has white fur but has black spots all over it.

What a cutie! Also, about the eating, newly born chicks can go up to 72 hours without having to eat or drink, so don't worry!
*But you should still leave some water, just in case. Food isn't necessary for the first day or two.*

 

[Cheryl the Chicken]

What a cutie! Also, about the eating, newly born chicks can go up to 72 hours without having to eat or drink, so don't worry!

Oh alright, thank you! I will definitely post the chickens when they come out. This is my first time incubating chickens, and I was worried about the fact that it wasn’t eating. That explains it! This is my second time raising chickens, but my first time incubating them myself. I hope you have a great day!