please help

[LynJoMarMar]

I am new to raising baby chicks...I brought this baby home last thursday...she has been chirping really loud and all she wants is to be held...when I pick her up she goes right to sleep.

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And I have raised 3 batches of chicks and have had a chick like this in every batch. Does she have any siblings? Is she eating and drinking?
If she isn't too hot or too cold, I'm sure she just wants to be held by her "mamma hen"

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

Don't worry about the loud chirping! It's just your baby talking! She may be saying she's too hot or cold, or she's hungry or thirsty. If not, she's just asking for attention!

 

[LynJoMarMar]

thanks for your replies...seems I have become.very attached to her also

 

[LynJoMarMar]

Hello there! And I have raised 3 batches of chicks and have had a chick like this in every batch. Does she have any siblings? Is she eating and drinking?
If she isn't too hot or too cold, I'm sure she just wants to be held by her "mamma hen"

Hello there! And I have raised 3 batches of chicks and have had a chick like this in every batch. Does she have any siblings? Is she eating and drinking?
If she isn't too hot or too cold, I'm sure she just wants to be held by her "mamma hen"

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

thanks for your replies...seems I have become.very attached to her also

The first time is always stressful. But it's better to be worried than not care at all!

 

[LynJoMarMar]

no siblings...I purchased three at a feed store but they are not siblings

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

no siblings...I purchased three at a feed store but they are not siblings

I think that with chickens "siblings" is a general term for any chickens living together. Just a big, ol, happy family!!!

 

[BonDEEroo]

She's very sweet!
Chickens being social flock animals, maybe she just needs company. If you could get a couple more day-olds I think she will be happier but she will still be bonded to you!

 

[BonDEEroo]

Was typing when you posted:

no siblings...I purchased three at a feed store but they are not siblings

They'll give each other the companionship they all need; you've just got a really affectionate little one there who loves you!