Why is it always the favorite?? So sorry for your lossOK... A moment of mourning. I had moved 3 chicks out to the coop with my Silkies and 2 game hens. The chicks are at least a week old, probably 2. I had places for the babies to escape the adults. The chicks have been out there for at least 3 or 4 days now.... But this evening I discovered my favorite little chick has been pecked to death.