We received a week old chick from a friend and had her in the brooder on her own. (ours were old enough to be in the coop) She did not do well on her own, she chirped nonstop and then became lethargic. After putting her with our flock she immediately began to thrive and is a quiet girl.
Talk to your mom about her social needs and look into getting a bantam if size is an issue.
Talk to your mom about her social needs and look into getting a bantam if size is an issue.