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Black chickens with feathers on their legs may be cochins or langshans, both amazing breeds. You could get chicks for her, it will just take over a month before they are large enough to introduce, which is why finding older birds would be easier. You can check out the free chicken adds to...

Sounds like a beautiful bird! She should be okay in her original run, though if it makes you feel better you could bring her inside. Make sure you don't get chickens that are too young, as she may bully them. Were they Buff Orptingtons or Australorps?

I'm sure you take wonderful care of your chickens. Yes, it is best to get a chicken around her size, but try to find a calm, friendly, docile breed.

She could have caused a small wound and the maggots found it. The other hen may feel lonely, but you don't have to rush to get her a companion or two. You can get them after you are sure the other is healthy and strong.

Fly strike is not contagious, though cleaning the coop may help prevent infections of other kinds. You can try getting her a couple companions and introduce them over a few weeks. They will take a while to learn to get along, but they should soon, and she will feel safer with them. A lot of...

I'm really sorry to hear that. Fly strike is very dangerous and even a small wound can get infected by maggots and lead to death.