When to put them back in with the others

[Starshollow]

Hey all
I have a broiler baby I got 2 days ago.

I thought I had set up the brooder for success. Lots of room but not too much. Heat plate in the middle. Dipped all beaks, everyone was good.

This AM I found a baby I thought was gone but when I picked her up she was still alive and gasping.

Thanks to everything all you wonderful folks have shared in the past I was able to warm her up with a heat pad. Fed her some Gatorade. Then some yolk/sugar mix. Now she is chattering up a storm and walking around and has pooped a couple times.

How do i know when she is strong enough To go back with the rest. I dont want to put her back too soon but also dont want to wait roo long. She was the smallest of all the chicks I picked up.

I also have a 4 yo so putting her in and sitting to watch how things go isn't really an option.

TIA

 

[sourland]

I'd wait until the chick is fully mobile. At this age, it is unlikely that the others will pick on it, but there is always the possibility of it being trampled.

 

[Starshollow]

I'd wait until the chick is fully mobile. At this age, it is unlikely that the others will pick on it, but there is always the possibility of it being trampled.

Yeah I'm hoping she gets a bit more strong on her feet....

 

[Starshollow]

I tried putting her back in the brooder bc she was chirping and seemed lonely. She is quiet smaller then the rest.
Not sure if this will be a failure to thrive situation.

Can I use a seed germinating mat to keep her warm? My heat pad keeps auto shutting off