And then there was only one.

[RuBee]

Aw the poor girls. I recently lost one to a reproductive disorder. It's not a nice way to go.
Hens are social creatures and do need to be part of a flock, she would be alright on her own for a while though! Right now, she has someone who is looking after her well. You could keep her and IF she gets really lonely before you can get more - consider re-homing her then

Thank you for your suggestion. I have become attached to her. I'm hoping to find a few more chickens to add to the flock.

 

[RuBee]

I would keep her and get new flock mates in the spring. After a mink killed three of my four laying hens last winter, Honey was all alone in her coop. She did okay, but didn't seem to get along with the Iowa Blues in another coop. I quickly let her return to her old, lonely coop. I bought two Salmon Faverolles chicks in the spring and let her get to know them free-ranging in the yard during the day. Now, Honey, Celeste and Camille happily live in the same coop and roost together.

I am sorry to hear about your loss, but it would be, in my opinion, a shame to give up on chickens. While she was an "only" bird, Honey became very, very people friendly. Maybe your girl will bond with you until she gets chicken friends?

Thank you for your suggestion and input. I have become attached to her. I'm hoping to find a few more chickens to add to the flock, but that may be difficult this time of year and who knows if they would get along. I used to let her out to free range in the yard when I was home and she would follow me around, but I spotted a chicken hawk a couple of weeks ago. It saddens me to keep shut up all the time.

 

[chickens really]

Hang a mirror up for her. She will enjoy her own company..

 

[RuBee]

I actually bought a mirror for her recently. I just haven't added it to the coop yet. Thanks for reminding me.