Need some chicks right now!

[Hottchick]

I've been all over here posting about my son's science project hatching eggs. We're done now and have one lonely little chick. He/she is peeping it's little head off because it's lonely. I need to buy 2 (hens, I hope) to keep the little chick company. I can't seem to find any now. Anyone know someone in eastern NC/Southern VA that would sell me 2 day olds? This whole thing has been a mess. I've been looking on Craigslist and don't really see anything and I don't want to buy a bunch because I can't keep them.

 

[gritsar]

Check Tractor Supply Company tomorrow. I think that's when their chick days start.

In the meantime - a stuffed animal, a clean feather duster and/or a small hand mirror may help the chick feel not so lonely.

Good luck.

 

[maclady]

Not sure where you are in NC but Sumner Byrd Farm in Holly Springs sells chicks. I go to pick up 4 Buff Orpington chicks from them the 19th. Hope this helps. Not sure what all breed they have either. They do have a website. Just google the farm name and it comes right up. Hope this helps.

 

[Hottchick]

They don't have anything listed on their website right now. I've looked. I've looked all over Craigslist and here. One lady has some a few days older than mine but unfortunately I can't go today because she won't be home until after 6:00 and she's an 1 1/2 hours away from me. I have things I have to do tonight. Maybe I can work it out for tomorrow night. I'm so frustrated.

Oh, and I went to Tractor Supply and they have nothing yet. Not even set up for anything yet.

 

[Chicken Junkies]

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That's some great advise. Never thought of the feather duster or mirror. Hoping more than one of mine hatch.

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

I had a little chick by itself and it loved snuggling up with an 8 inch stuffed bear.

 

[HHandbasket]

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I just hatched 4 last night and am only keeping 2. If you were in my area, I would just give you my extras.

 

[Hottchick]

Don't I wish! With my luck, this little one is a rooster and I will eventually have to give it away.

He/she is snuggled up to a toy dinasour but I don't pretend that it's the same. It is OK for now I guess.