Should I wait before replacing a hen that has died?

[Laver2k]

Hi all,
We had 3 hens but woke up to find that one had died during the night. She was only around 2 years old but had been happy and eating the day before. Her comb and wattle were red and I throw around some anti-mite powder every week. I think it was just one of those things.

We are left with 2 hens now, 2 that don't really get along. No serious fighting issues - just one is quite nervous and prefers to be alone usually - whereas the other one seems to really prefer company. I feel like adding a new chicken might be nice for them both (I know that there will be a couple of weeks of squabbling).

Are there any reasons why I should not be so quick to add a new one? Do they need time to process the death of the other one before changing things again?

 

[The Farm]

Get them a new friend!!!

 

[BarredBuff]

The sooner the better. I'd go on and replace her.

 

[LoveChickens123]

I would replace her

 

[chicken pickin]

I agree. I think It would be easier to add a new hen now then it would be to add one later after they have gotten used to being a twosome.

 

[chicken8]

You should replace her with two hens, because chicken math.

 

[Laver2k]

Thanks guys!
I'm glad there's no reason to wait.

I dont think my coop is big enough for 4 chickens....I will see what they have at the bird farm and what the other half will allow .