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    Introducing 1 New Hen to 1 Hen

    Thanks! In your set up does the current chicken/s peck at the new one through the kennel bars? I dont have a run their coop is on the ground and is very small. Theres a house component and an attached cage.
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    Introducing 1 New Hen to 1 Hen

    Hello BYC, I am wondering the best protocol for introducing a new hen for my situation? I have one 1yr hen who recently lost her sister and I have acquired a new 8mo hen to replace her friend. Then I keep reading about quarantine for a month and Im not sure what capacity I could do that. And how...
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    Keeping single hen alone?

    Thanks! DO you suggest two more birds because the birds would be happier/more comfortable or so that its easier to introduce them? Im so new at this!
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    Keeping single hen alone?

    Thanks! Yeah my concern would be "chicken depression" and I have no idea if such things exist. But for people eating and drinking habits and stress alertness changes so I will be watching her!
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    Keeping single hen alone?

    Hi, this past Spring I got two hens and this is my first time keeping chickens. Recently one of the hens passed away so my question is do hens do ok living by themselves? Is it required that I get at least one other hen friend for her? Fact based, explanations for your response would be appreciated.
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