That's so sad. It is heartbreaking and it takes time to recover. I never thought any other chickens could replace my two girls (killed by a stupid cat) but after three months or so I was able to love again. Gertie and Pysche couldn't be replaced but the new girls are so wonderful in their own ways!
And then last week (early Christmas present), in the middle of the night, somebody dropped off three bantams for us. And only two of them are girls. Awful cute though. Might have to keep them.
Our cup runneth over!