Single Chick Question

[dancurranjr]

I had 8 Brabanter eggs in the incubator and only one hatched - yesterday. I have a 10 month old Rhode Island Red and a 10 month old Australorpe.

For the brabanter - is it "psychologically" ok to raise it alone in the brooder? I have a friend with some young chicks and I may be able to add this one to his brooder. I am just concerned because knowing chickens are social creatures I don't want the chick to be bored, sitting in a brooder by itself, when we are at work.

Any insights gladly welcomed

 

[Fred's Hens]

If state law permits, just pick up a chick at your local feed store or TSC. Yes, they need a companion.