Only One :(

[Murple]

I have 1 rooster and 14 hens, one of which is a silkie. She incubated eggs and hatched a singular chick out just fine. I think that they were naturally staggered. Mama silkie rejected peep, in all honesty I think she was surprised, so now I have one chick in my room. It has imprinted in me, and I feel so bad that it is all alone! What should I do? I keep her in the little brooder, and she peeps SO DANG LOUD until I take her out. She is literally following me everywhere. How do I get her more company without buying new chicks? We hit our zone limit can I provide the company she needs? Also this chick is two days old. I’ve never had one young enough to imprint haha

 

[Murple]

She does have some bomb diggity eyeliner though...

 

[Galeann]

I've read replies on other threads similar to yours suggesting using a stuffed animal.

 

[rosemarythyme]

A mirror and stuffed animal can help a little with easing its loneliness.

 

[Pullet Press]

A featherduster (realistic feathers) hanging up a few inches off of the ground, like a broody hen, could help make it feel secure. Idk, just throwing that out.

 

[rosemarythyme]

A featherduster (realistic feathers) hanging up a few inches off of the ground, like a broody hen, could help make it feel secure. Idk, just throwing that out.

Just make sure if using a feather duster that the feathers aren;t too long (or you can trim them shorter), as chicks can potentially get tangled in them.

 

[Pullet Press]

Good note. I'm still a [know-it-all] newbie.

 

[Pullet Press]

That's a pretty cute Silkie chick. Is she a mix?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Good note. I'm still a [know-it-all] newbie.

It's a very rare occurrence, but just something to consider, since it has happened before.

 

[Pullet Press]

It's a very rare occurrence, but just something to consider, since it has happened before.

True, true.