Could new pullets become a solution for isolated/bullied hen?

[malagabara]

One of my Barnevelder hens got attacked by a hawk last winter and survived, she was isolated from the flock for about a month while she recovered from her wounds - which were pretty severe. Before the attack, she was at the bottom of the pecking order but they all got along (ate together relatively peacefully, sunbathed together, etc.) But now she's severely bullied by the other three, scared away from the feeding stations, she's is constantly nervous, and when free-ranging she's always separated from the group; It breaks my heart, I was wondering if bringing chicks or pullets and isolating them with her could give her allies and companionship.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It could, or it could give her someone to bully herself. There's always a bottom bird. You never know until you add more. In general barnevelder are more quiet gentle birds in my experiences with them. She would at least not be your bottom bird anymore.

 

[malagabara]

It could, or it could give her someone to bully herself. There's always a bottom bird. You never know until you add more. In general barnevelder are more quiet gentle birds in my experiences with them. She would at least not be your bottom bird anymore.

Thanks! I wonder if it would spark her maternal instincts or freak her out.

 

[Bonniebooboo]

I agree with oldhenlikesdogs. Last year I had one pullet quiet girl, others her age always picking on her, then the ones younger than her started doing the same thing to her, bottom of pecking order, then I had some about 6 weeks younger, group of 3, I put them in the coop, and suddenly she had someone to boss, and others had some new ones to pick on and mostly left her alone. She was no longer on the bottom and things improved. I was glad. Good luck! You can only try!