Down to 1 chicken

[Fin4]

Well, I am down to 1 chicken from 4, thanks to some hawks, and I don't know what to do now.
Should I run out and get more or wait until Spring. I have the coop and the run big enough for 4. We will fortify the run from future attacks.
It is supposed to be a rough winter in the Pacific Northwest and I have already been worrying about keeping the girls warm.
But now she doesn't have anyone to roost with. Ugh.... I've only had chickens since the summer so I am hoping some veterans on this site can give me some guidance.
Thanks

 

[can you hear me now?]

Put a light in the coop for.heat and start early spring I say. This late in the year may be a pIn in the but for chicks.

 

[pontoosuc]

and as hard as it might be, maybe consider gifting her to a friend to add to their flock and start over again in the spring.

sorry for your losses.

 

[BarredBuff]

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I agree. One chicken is not a happy chicken. Im sorry.

 

[SilverPhoenix]

I'm sorry for your losses, that's really too bad.

Chickens should not be kept alone, though--can you get another adult chicken for her to hang out with during the winter? If not, you should consider finding her a home where she can be with other chickens.

 

[jollygreenegger1]

Fin4
We lost a bird a month ago and are down to 5. If you are in the Tacoma/Olympia area I we would be willing to take her. Our chickens were February birds.

 

[Mrs. K]

beg borrow or steal a couple more hens from someone. One hen is a no go, imho. Or let her go and start over.

They are a flock bird.

 

[Fin4]

Thank you all very much for your help. You have said what I expected. I didn't think it would be good for her to be alone. I'd rather try to find another one then give her away, but I do have a home for her to go to if need be. Thanks again.

 

[3littleredhens]

definitely one hen is not a happy hen, but try Craig's list. Here in the Northeast anyway, many are scaling back their summer flocks for the winter & you might make a nice find.

 

[firsthouse_mp]

Poor sweet hen! We lost one of our BR to a hawk a while back and now we only let our hens out when our dog is out too. She seems to keep the hawks away. I would bet there's someone who is in some similar situation and might need to let theirs go too. Craig'sList or a local small farm?

I also think it's an ideal time to get chicks! By the time the nice weather rolls around, you will have a laying flock

Meyer had some Buffs that are due to hatch on the 15th.