Baby chick is always warm to the touch

[Chicknewbie202]

Hi! I’m just wondering if I should be concerned that my chick is always pretty warm to the touch. It doesn’t pant and isn’t drinking excessive amounts of water, I’m always worried it’s not drinking enough because I don’t see it drink often but it must be because it’s still alive. It’s just a singleton at the moment that I found injured ( had a cut under its wing that is now healed) I will be getting two more chicks in two days for it. I’ve had it for 19 days

 

[RoyalChick]

Chicken body temp runs higher than ours so feel warm to the touch.
I don’t know about chicks - but I have been known to grab a hen and warm my hands under her wings when I am doing evening chicken chores.

 

[Chicknewbie202]

Chicken body temp runs higher than ours so feel warm to the touch.
I don’t know about chicks - but I have been known to grab a hen and warm my hands under her wings when I am doing evening chicken chores.

Thank you! I think I’m just overthinking everything I’ve never owned chickens let alone a chick lol

 

[RoyalChick]

Thank you! I think I’m just overthinking everything I’ve never owned chickens let alone a chick lol

Oh don’t worry, we have all been there. Just wait until you think all your chickens are dead and in fact they are sunbathing!
Always feel free to ask questions here.
The best guide on baby chicks is their behavior. They are young so they should be energetic until they collapse and have to nap NOW. They should be running around and eating and pooping. Lots of pooping!
They need to be able to get under heat and as importantly get away from heat. If they are cold they will let you know by peeping loudly in distress. You will absolutely be able to tell distress peeps from chatty peeps.
And I am glad you are getting some more - chickens are social creatures and don’t do well alone. If you get babies you might need to introduce them slowly so your big one doesn’t go all Rambo on them and harm them.

 

[Chicknewbie202]

Oh don’t worry, we have all been there. Just wait until you think all your chickens are dead and in fact they are sunbathing!
Always feel free to ask questions here.
The best guide on baby chicks is their behavior. They are young so they should be energetic until they collapse and have to nap NOW. They should be running around and eating and pooping. Lots of pooping!
They need to be able to get under heat and as importantly get away from heat. If they are cold they will let you know by peeping loudly in distress. You will absolutely be able to tell distress peeps from chatty peeps.
And I am glad you are getting some more - chickens are social creatures and don’t do well alone. If you get babies you might need to introduce them slowly so your big one doesn’t go all Rambo on them and harm them.

Thank you for the tips! It’s constantly running around and pooping so checks out lol would I still have to slowly introduce them if they’re very close in age? The two I’m getting are about 10 days old so there’s a 9 day deference between them

 

[RoyalChick]

Thank you for the tips! It’s constantly running around and pooping so checks out lol would I still have to slowly introduce them if they’re very close in age? The two I’m getting are about 10 days old so there’s a 9 day deference between them

Honestly not sure. They might gang up on the one you have. Probably it will be OK but I would observe them carefully and not just assume they will get on at first sight.

You might want to follow this thread I just noticed this morning.
Thread 'When can I introduce younger chicks to a 10 week old chick?'
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ounger-chicks-to-a-10-week-old-chick.1647370/

The poster created a duplicate so maybe follow them both!
Thread 'Can I introduce younger chicks to a 10 week old chick?'
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ounger-chicks-to-a-10-week-old-chick.1647371/