How Long Can a Chicken Live Alone?

donnerbrandpears

Chirping
12 Years
Jun 12, 2010
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Hiya. So I have a rooster and a hen. I thought I was getting two hens, but ended up with a rooster. I have two more young girls that I want to put out in the coop, but they are still a little young to go out there. It will be at least a week before they are old enough.

The rooster is now crowing in the early morning and driving everyone crazy. We want to get rid of him asap--but that would mean the other hen would be alone in the coop until the chicks are old enough to go out with her. I heard that chickens don't do well by themselves, but it would only be for about a week or two. How do they do alone? She is a very docile, almost reptilian bird, very dependent on the rooster.

I really appreciate any info you can give me.
 
yep, as Alice in Chains said...

It's time to snuff that rooster.

You're girl will be fine, maybe a little lonely, but nothing that will cause any permanent damage.
 

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