1 lone hen - what to do?

[McChickenMc]

Hello
I got 4 baby chicks in May.
On Monday, I cockledoidled. We rehomed it on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, another cockledoidled. We got an angry note from neighbor.
We rehomed it Saturday.
Today, the am was quiet. But I heard two cockledoodles.

That leaves 1 hen.

I have 1 hen. Can I introduce 2 more or should I get 3?

 

[Chick or Treat]

I would definitely do three more! This gives her more friends, and if they are from chicks, give a higher probability of more hens.

 

[Chick or Treat]

Oh, and good luck!!

 

[McChickenMc]

Does quantity/age matter? This gal is 3 months.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Whatever the number/age/breed you decide, provide a see but don’t touch method before integrating. Chickens are flock animals and thrive in groups. Good luck!

 

[Chick or Treat]

Not really, I believe chickens should always have conpanions( if you are able to get them!). Quantity doesn’t matter(imo), either... as long as they have each other, they should be okay!! Good luck!!

 

[Elegantenvy]

Definitely need to get some friends for her. Shell be lonely. What rotten luck to get so many roosters! Did you get the chicks from a straight run batch? I try to avoid straight run for that reason.

 

[MillersFarm]

I would try to go for birds of the same age or younger, Introducing older hens is going to be tricky for your younger girl, She'll automatically be the last one on the pecking order and will most likely get picked on a lot or kicked out of the group of the 3 older hens.

 

[LaurEliz]

I would definitely get her more friends. Chickens love company. I would try to get some that are roughly the same age as her, or younger. If there are older hens that all know each other already before they are introduced to her, they might gang up on her a bit at first, which would be an issue.

As far as getting two or three more, I'd get three, or more if you are allowed to. I like bigger flocks so even if something happens (predator attack, an illness that requires me to remove one bird from the others) there are still plenty of others around for company for remaining birds. But I live in the country where there are no restrictions on chickens, and flock size is really personal preference anyway.

 

[McChickenMc]

Definitely need to get some friends for her. Shell be lonely. What rotten luck to get so many roosters! Did you get the chicks from a straight run batch? I try to avoid straight run for that reason.

It was through hatchlings at my daughters school. Not sure what the run was