Lonely hen

[rjohns39]

Hi Katie and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!
I would also find her a hen for company.

 

[KatieKanDo]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Knowing the cause of death of her flock mates would be my priority in your situation.

Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

The latest death is a mystery, she did have black tarry stools for a few weeks which cleared up with vinegar additives to their water. The birds free range and this hen tended to pick at loose paint flakes. She was okay at 10am, then dead by 4pm. A previous hen died of a self inflicted broken neck. The first one was an internal layer. All came from TSC in 2019 as chicks along with two roosters which I had processed.

 

[WindingRoad]

I lost my third hen today out of a small flock of four. They did not make it to two years of age and I am torn about getting more. The one remaining hen is distraught and lonely never having been dominant or alone. Should I get her a companion now or wait until spring when I can purchase from a reliable breeder?

Craigslist.. I got my 13 chickens when I went to a chicken BbQ in Sept '19 . I just asked around if anybody had any chickens. In the interim get a cheap mirror.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. I would recommend at least two more birds so that you are not faced with this same situation in the future.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community.

 

[KingD]

Hello and welcome to BYC!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Hope you will be able to find a chicken friend for her.