Is it really a bad idea to have just one chicken?

[Silverchicken98]

Everywhere I read I'm told to always get three or more when starting out but I just want one!

 

[Godsgrl]

Chickens really do better with friends. Observing mine, I see how much of a flock animal they are, much like sheep. They chase each other around, sleep together, steal food from one another. You definitely need two or three....or more. They're a bit of an addiction.

 

[Silverchicken98]

Haha okay maybe it's to get more!

 

[SpringPeeper]

In my experience, chickens do not thrive or seem to feel secure when kept singly.

 

[Faerspell Farms]

They are very social. I guess everyone needs a buddy.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Don't get just one!

It will be lonely and sad.


Get different colored ones and then you can name them and tell them apart!

 

[BarnChickyOO]

Everywhere I read I'm told to always get three or more when starting out but I just want one!

In the state I live in, it's a law that you get AT LEAST 6, because a lot of people where just buying 1 chick for Easter, finding out that its not so cute after a couple 'a weeks, and then dumping it. A minimum of 6 requires a bigger commitment.

Trust me, after you get one, if you're really into it, and make good, responsible decisions (I know, ya'll are laughin at me- of all people- "responsible"-- ha!! (actually, I am very responsible when it comes to my livestock- im still workin on the whole people thing... :/)),
then you wont want "just one". Puoltry is my addiction. I said I was gonna get 6 or 8, came home with 10, got 10 more a week later, and now im up to 40.

Trust me, start with 3 (if its legal in ur state), and you won't regret it. And your adorable lil chicks will thank you!

 

[Silverchicken98]

Lol I live in Ireland actually!! And thanks for the words of wisdom haha

 

[BarnChickyOO]

Awesome! That is so cool.
The only place out of the US I've ever been was Canada (big whoop), and that was like a jillion years ago (it feels like).


Good luck!