My hen, she is actually solitary, our old roosters, were very rude to her, so she lives by herself, and she is just fine. We have 2 baby chickens, in the brooder, soon to be free ranging. We have no roosters though.
I have 1 silkie hen, they are amazing! Everytime we come outside, she runs to us. They are very friendly, but you CAN NOT just put new chicks out with them. They will show their dominance, with a pecking order, which can kill new chicks. Do daily sessions, putting the silkie in their cage for...