Please help! WTB one day old chick (ours is lonely!)

[Fourgirlsoneboy]

I know this is a long shot, but I need one day old (or two days) chick for our single little baby silkie that has hatched. It is so sad (calling for a friend). Type not important (any kind is fine). I live in the eastern panhandle of wv and will drive 1/2 hour to find a friend for this poor chickie. Thanks!

 

[TurtleFeathers]

I'm more than a half hour from you (probably 1 1/2 - 2 hrs) but I've got bantam cochins hatching as we speak - if you're interested, PM me...

 

[Fourgirlsoneboy]

I wish I could, but it is just too far. I know I'm prob out of luck, but still crossing my fingers I can find someone closer.

Good luck with your cochins!

 

[baldie]

Bump...lol

Any luck?? I had that happen and a friend on here pulled through for me, hope you have as good of luck.

You can try putting a teddy bear in for now, it worked for me.

 

[Fourgirlsoneboy]

No luck, but we did put a stuffed animal in there. It seem to settle down a little and we are giving it as much attention as we can, so I hope it will be ok.

 

[onthespot]

have you tried hanging a feather duster in there so the feathers just barely touch the floor? I have heard they go in the feathers and think they are with their mama. Keeps them warm too.

 

[Fourgirlsoneboy]

That is a fantastic idea!! I will pick one up tomorrow!

 

[geosheets]

Sorry, can't help with chicks but thought I'd throw this in as well... I've heard of people putting a mirror in the brooder to keep a single chick from getting lonely.

 

[Fourgirlsoneboy]

Thank you SO much!! Our chicky is so happy with its mirror friend!! It chirps and talks to it, no more crying. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions

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