lost another hen

[ValleyviewRoost]

I just lost my second hen....my is a brown "GEMMA"....she ingested staples and they made her sick....now I'm left with my original bantam "TIC-tax"...and my new barred rock "June"....my wife said no more birds do I guess this is it when these two go....I'm worried one could be left on her own though...just so.e rambling thoughts is all

 

[chickens r life]

It wouldn't be that great to leave a chicken on it's own as chickens are very social animals. But, hopefully you won't have to deal with something like that. Welcome to byc!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Sadly chickens are attracted to shiny things, nails, staples, screw, jewelry etc. that sometimes do them in. That's an accident, I don't see why that would anger your wife. Maybe if you had baby chicks she would come around to liking them. Usually the reluctance spouse, tends to fall in love with them.

Chickens are flock animals and do much better with some buddies. Lone chickens, tend to bond with humans, and often make great house pets - I'm sure your wife would be aghast at that suggestion. However, there is a quite a movement for house pet poultry ie "people with house chickens," thread and "Show us your house ducks," etc.
They are often people friendly like dogs.

 

[drumstick diva]

Forget, you can subscribe to "Canadians check-in-here." to find out the news out your way. Maybe you can find some local chicken folks to be friends with so you can meet others who do enjoy chickens.

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm sorry for your loss, no matter how it happens, the loss is hard. Feel free to join in here on BYC and tell stories about your birds, ask questions, or join in on the discussions.

It's nice to have you here, thanks for joining us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Sorry about your birds & welcome to BYC!