Can I add just one pullet?

[Cosmickitty]

1 of my 3 bantams ended up a roo but we love him so we just have a tiny rooster. Is it a bad idea to add just 1 more pullet or do I need to add 2? The 3 I have are about 6 months.

Also, none of our 3 really like to be held. The roo did till he started getting teenage grumpy but the 2 pullets absolutely hate being held, my son (12) really wants to sit on the ground with a chicken on his lap and mine are not even a little bit interested in anything but food. Is there a trick to getting hens that will like to be held or petted?

 

[nuthatched]

Chickens are individuals, some like being pets, most do not. You can try quietly sitting or offer treats for them to calm a little but it won't garantee friendly birds. But not the rooster, completely ignore him so there's less of a chance of him getting too bold with you.
Actually, most people recommend at least 8 or more hens per male, so you might need a few more. :]