Hi Loppylou,
Thank you for your reply. It sounds like you have a nice set-up there. So sweet about your little silkie falling asleep outside the coop. Well, I have an update- posted it in another thread, but not sure if it was the right place to post, so her goes:
I really need some...
Hi everyone!!
I really need some advice. Our full grown (2 year old) chicken (Barred Rock) is all alone. Her sister was eaten by a fox we think. Anyway, we found someone who is selling a 7 week old Barred Rock hen, and we'd like to get her as a companion for our lonely girl.
I have a few...
Thank you so much for your reply. We have found a place that will take her. They have a large flock of chickens and a rooster. Would really rather keep our girl- looking for a new friend for her. Sometimes she seems okay on her own, especially if we're outside with her. She scratches, dust...
love my Plymouth Rocks. They are friendly, love to be petted, and lay eggs daily. Also they handle the cold weather, here in Maryland, just fine. Easy to care for. Highly recommend! :)
Does anyone know how well one hen can fare on her own? We just lost her sister to a fox yesterday.
She is eating but "cries" and doesn't seem herself.
She did a lay an egg today.
Poor thing.
I just feel so badly about losing our sweet Henrietta...
We had two Barred Rock hens and just lost our one girl to a fox yesterday. :(
Our remaining girl is acting very sad.
We're looking for another hen to keep her company. Does anyone know where we can buy one? Just don't know where to look. Need a hen who is full grown as I've heard it's not a...