Dealing with a loss...

[Prettychick44]

This past friday my dog got a hold of my beloved sophia and shook her like a toy she died. She had 2 siblings who were also about 4 weeks old. Now im left with one pullet and one cockerall and even though he's young he's Mean. And i feel as if my small girl is depressed since her sister died. She doesn't run around and chirp or push her brother back like she used to. She gets up to eat and will nap on my lap but is just down and out i suppose? Would getting another pullet the same age help bring her spirits back? I have 3 other girls that are 8 weeks but they ignore her and i dont trust them alone with her yet.. I know this sounds a little odd but her change in behavior has me worried

 

[Runt of the Flock]

I had a similar issue with depression, what I did was just kept her associating with other birds and making sure she was eating and drinking enough.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

My deepest condolences for your loss. Continue to nurture your feathered family members, hopefully y'all will get through it

 

[Chicken Whisper101]

I'm sorry for your loss. Poor chicken I would get another one so she could be happy.

 

[Folly's place]

So sorry for your loss! Managing chickens can be very tricky, especially with your own dogs.
More pullets would be nice, if you can get them from a safe source. And get rid of your nasty cockerel! Your girl will recover, but new chicks will give her something else to focus on rather than recent events.
Mary

 

[Jack Gutwein]

So sorry to hear about your loss. I've been there and know exactly how you feel.

Jack

 

[chickens really]

I would add her and the Cockerel to the others..Young Birds that age usually don't get to mean during the intragration process..Waiting too long will cause issues.
Best of luck.