Advice for my older Hen

[MichellesChickens]

My flock has been naturally downsizing over the last few years. For well over a year I've just had 2 older hens. Once passed yesterday and now I feel bad for the lone girl. She's around 10ish years old. I see her walking around by herself now and wonder if I should get her a friend or two? I don't want to add anything that is going to pick on her or cause her issues though. Do you think she'll be okay alone once she gets used to it? Should I look for maybe one older hen to just keep her company? Maybe 2 pullets? How about some baby chicks for her to mother? She is free range during the day, there are a few barn cats that have always been buddies with the chickens.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Does she go broody?

 

[rosemarythyme]

So she's solo now? Would you like to have more chickens? You could go either way - you could probably find a retired layer or two if you mainly want to ensure she has a flock, or if you'd like to start up a new flock, you could go with chicks/started pullets.

 

[aldarita]

If you decide to get more hens for her, get more than one, otherwise you are going to find yourself in the same situation when one of them dies.

 

[mschickiemama]

I have a lone chicken and she shares the coop with our rabbit and they hang out together

 

[mschickiemama]

If you get more chickens or chicks definitely make sure you quarantine them for at least 3 weeks