Single lonely chick...PLEASE HELP!

[Krisymof2]

So I only bought a pair of RIR's and one didn't make it through the weekend, now the other is crying (VERY LOUDLY) and escaping the crate she is in. I don't know what to do for her tonight to calm her down and keep her happy! I know she needs a friend and I plan on getting her one tomorrow, but tonight my family needs to sleep and its hard to do with the baby chick crying all night.

Thanks in advance!

~Kristin

 

[kyrose]

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first,im sorry you lost your other baby.when i have a lone chick i put a mirror,a stuffed animal and a small feather duster in with it.they usually helps some.i have also put one under my sweater and slept on the couch all night with it.my dh thought i lost my mind..

 

[Krisymof2]

My daughter and I were holding her here on the couch waiting for a reply but she just kept chirping, not crying, but definately wouldn't settle down. We are looking for a mirror now and there is a small fuzzy stuffed animal in the cage now. We put her in a box in the crate so she can't escape. Any other suggestions?

~Kristin

 

[ranchhand]

What kind of crate is she in, that she can escape from? I ask because if she can get out, the heat can too. She may just need a proper temp of 90-95F at chick level and a stuffed animal, no white lights on. Do you have a red light for heat that you can adjust the temps?

I raised a chick alone for 2 weeks, once he had food, water, warmth and a fluffy, stuffed toy to burrow under he was quiet.


ETA, just saw your most recent post- by handling the chick and having it in lights and sounds you are preventing it from sleeping. Even a nightlight will disturb chicks. Radio or TV really gets them going.

 

[Krisymof2]

She's in a dog crate surrounded by cardboard on the out side, but she is jumping over the cardboard. The temps in the crate are ranging 95-98 degrees. She settled down in the box in the crate now. Never did find a mirror. Guess she will be ok until in the morning.

~Kristin

 

[Krisymof2]

Well hit the local feed store this morning and they were out of pullets, picked one from the straight run crate, crossing my fingers I got a hen, because roosters aren't aloud in my area (and I don't want to make the neighbors mad). She is much happier with a mate! Thanks for everyones help!

 

[Emmalion]

Try a cd on a string. Thats what I have in with mine and they love it.

 

[Miss Lydia]

what a great idea, Emmalion!

 

[Emmalion]

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I can't take credit for it. It was some great person on here that I read did it. I was horrified of only hatching one chick so I was prepared

 

[Miss Lydia]

still a great idea. loved the video too.