One baby chick

[Bradkh]

Hello,

Recently I picked up two olive eggers and one passed last night I have 6 other adult hens in the back yard not one wants to be a mommy. I've tried;, leaving me with one bird that's barely a week old with no friends or a mommy inside the home. Question, do I have to get a second bird or can I wait it out life inside with no consequences?
Also is there a way to keep the bird warm at night outside without using a lamp?

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Definetly get a second bird! Chicks are social animals and will die if alone.

 

[Bradkh]

That is my question is if it will die or not. Is there a chance that she won't?

 

[Alaskan]

That is my question is if it will die or not. Is there a chance that she won't?

she will have emotional issues. ... probably.

If you keep her warm and care for her, she might grow just fine and not die. But, then when she is grown she might not want to join the flock.

It is just that her overall chances will be much higher if she has a friend.

 

[Bradkh]

Makes sense okay thanks I'll get another one

 

[red horse ranch]

I have an 11 year old hen that was hatched as a single chick. So they can survive. But a one week old chick needs HEAT! 90 degrees. Put int in a box with a regular lamp and a 40 or 60 watt bulb. ( not an LED bulb) Crookneck lamps work great. Make sure it doesn't get too hot. The chick needs chick starter and water. A mirror will help it feel less lonely.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the chick be left outside!

 

[Peeperscreepers]

Heating plates are great, look up premier one heating plate. I love mine.

 

[Bradkh]

Heating plates are great, look up premier one heating plate. I love mine.

I'll check them out thanks. But I just picked up a barred rock to keep her company

 

[Alaskan]

I'll check them out thanks. But I just picked up a barred rock to keep her company

even with a second chick for company...


they will still need heat.

 

[drumstick diva]

Solitary chicks can be comforted by a small, stuffed animal and/or mirror so they "see" another chick.