Does Only ONE Chicken Need A Coop?

[Amitist]

As some of you may know, I only have one chicken for the moment and I started to think that maybe it doesn't need to be in the coop at night ( since it will be all alone). I was thinking that maybe I could keep it inside in a brooder ( The brooder is big, and it could easily fit a RIR Pullet). It would have enhanced security and stuff... Could you people help me?

 

[CMV]

She'd be OK as a house chicken for a spell, but she needs some friends ASAP. Get her some diapers and let her be an indoor bird for a while. Remember to supply her with grit if she's going to be inside for a while. She'll need it if she doesn't have access to an outdoor run. Good luck.

 

[Critter Crazed]

I'm sure it'd be fine but like the above post said, get her some buddies.

Chickens are really social critters.

 

[Dixiedoodle]

I agree, she needs friends! She will need protection from wind, rain, sever cold, predators--enough room for her to move around in comfortably.. EVEN if it's only a heavy doghouse w/ a secure door, surrounded by a secure fence.. If you have a secure, safe for her during the day, you could use large dog crate at night.. BUT work on finding her some friends---ones that are as close to her same size/age would be best... Good luck

 

[buildingmyark]

If you have a porch or covered patio, maybe you could get her a little setup going there. It doesn't have to be anything big and fancy.

 

[Dixiedoodle]

I agree, she needs friends! She will need protection from wind, rain, sever cold, predators--enough room for her to move around in comfortably.. EVEN if it's only a heavy doghouse w/ a secure door, surrounded by a secure fence.. If you have a secure, safe for her during the day, you could use large dog crate at night.. BUT work on finding her some friends---ones that are as close to her same size/age would be best... Good luck

 

[buildingmyark]

Do you have a covered patio or porch? If so, maybe could do a little setup for her there. It doesn't have to be big and fancy. Also, I agree you should get her a few friends!

 

[buildingmyark]

Do you have a covered patio or porch? If so, maybe could do a little setup for her there. It doesn't have to be big and fancy. Also, I agree you should get her a few friends!

 

[buildingmyark]

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